In the wake of Gujarat Titans’ (GT) 20-run defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2025 Eliminator, GT skipper Shubman Gill has addressed and dismissed speculations of a rift with MI captain Hardik Pandya.
During the high-stakes match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, a moment at the toss caught attention when Gill appeared to overlook Pandya’s handshake. Further fueling the narrative, Pandya’s exuberant celebration after dismissing Gill for just 1 run added to the buzz. These instances led to widespread discussions on social media, with fans pondering over a potential fallout between the former teammates.
However, Gill took to Instagram to set the record straight. Sharing a photo of himself with Pandya, both smiling, he captioned it: “Nothing but love. (Don’t believe everything you see on the internet) @hardikpandya93.” This gesture aimed to dispel any misconceptions and highlight the camaraderie between the two players.
Reflecting on their shared history, Gill and Pandya were instrumental in GT’s maiden IPL title win in 2022, with Pandya as captain and Gill as a rising star. In 2024, Pandya returned to MI, paving the way for Gill to assume GT’s captaincy. Despite the on-field competitiveness, their bond remains intact, as evidenced by Gill’s recent post.
