Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya Address Rumors of Rift Amid IPL 2025
Clarifying the Rumors
Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya are pivotal players for the Indian cricket team, both having led their franchises during the IPL 2025 season—Gill with the Gujarat Titans and Pandya with the Mumbai Indians. Speculation about a possible disagreement between the two arose during the Eliminator match between their teams.
The situation escalated when Gill did not shake hands with Pandya at the toss, and tensions seemed to rise further when Pandya celebrated exuberantly after Gill's dismissal in that match. This led fans and media to speculate about a potential rift between the two cricket stars.
However, Shubman Gill has since dispelled these rumors. He took to Instagram to share a photo of himself with Hardik Pandya, accompanied by a message stating, "Nothing but love. Don't believe everything you see on the internet."
Fans Reassured
Gill's post has effectively calmed the concerns of fans who admire both players and wish to see them thrive together on the field for India. It appears that the perceived tension was merely a misinterpretation of a moment during the game.
Watch the post here:
Instagram Story of Shubman Gill!
— News Media (@thecricketgully) May 31, 2025
Hardik Pandya 💘 Shubman Gill pic.twitter.com/nAu6IXKTGp
GT Eliminated as MI Advances
In the match, the Gujarat Titans faced elimination as the Mumbai Indians secured their place in Qualifier 2 against the Punjab Kings. Despite losing Gill early in the game, the Titans managed to form a strong partnership between Sai Sudharsan and Kusal Mendis. Sudharsan showcased impressive shots, while Mendis contributed significantly before being dismissed.
Washington Sundar's entry was short-lived as he fell victim to a brilliant yorker from Bumrah, which shifted the game's momentum. The Mumbai Indians executed their strategy effectively, overcoming challenging conditions due to dew, with Bumrah's late-game bowling proving crucial to their victory.