Hardik Pandya’s Mental Health Affected by Booing in IPL Games: Star Criticizes MI Captain’s Trolls admin, April 20, 2024 Every time Hardik Pandya appeared for the toss or performed on the field, he was often greeted with boos from the fans in attendance, including at MI’s home ground, the Wankhede Stadium. Although he has not addressed it publicly, Hardik Pandya is feeling the pressure, as the inconsistent start to MI’s IPL 2024 campaign has only added to his concerns. “He is a guy who has the potential and talent to be an all-time great for the Indian team. He was released by the team that discovered him, then joined another franchise. After winning 3-4 titles with them, he moved on. He must have felt a little hurt; that’s normal,” Uthappa commented. He then went to GT, won a title, and finished as runners-up in another. This triggered a shift in the narrative.” “The mocking, trolling, and fitness-related memes about him – you don’t think it affects him? It does. It affects any human being. How many people know the reality of it? Hardik is definitely grappling with mental health issues. We, as a people, I understand, are emotional. But it’s not right to subject any human being to this kind of treatment. It’s unbecoming for us as a society to do that to someone and be okay with it. We shouldn’t be complicit in it. It’s our job, and yes, it’s our passion too, but it’s what puts food on the table for me. My job is on display for you to criticize.” “A corporate person’s job isn’t on television for criticism or public opinion. One of the most beautiful things we did as a country was our display of love and reaction to our Indian team after we lost the World Cup.” Mumbai Indians (MI)