Updated On: 31 March, 2024 05:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Even during the pre-season press conference when Hardik and head coach Mark Boucher faced questions over the change in captaincy

Hardik Pandya (Pic: AFP)
Sources close to the Mumbai Cricket Association dismissed rumours that it had directed security personnel to prevent Mumbai Indians (MI) fans from booing skipper Hardik Pandya.
Since Hardik replaced Rohit Sharma as MI skipper after returning to his original franchise following two seasons at the helm of Gujarat Titans (GT), Hardik has faced jeers and boos from a section of fans while also facing scrutiny from former India players.