WATCH: Fans tease Rohit Sharma with Hardik… Hardik and Vadapao Chants during Ranji Trophy

A video that has gone viral on social media is meant to show a moment where his followers Hardik Pandya reportedly mocked by the Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma with chanting “Hardik … Hardik” and referred to him as “Vadapao” During a Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Jammu and Kashmir.

Questions arise over authenticity in viral video targeting Rohit Sharma

The incident, captured on video, shows Rohit walking through a corridor, a place fans are not usually allowed to access during match times, suggesting the audio may have been edited or added later. The chants and remarks heard in the video are particularly noteworthy as they come at a time when Rohit is trying to regain form in the domestic cricket scene ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Rohit remains composing amid eyebrows.

In the footage, Rohit appears to be focused and unperturbed by the off-field noise, but the nature of the chanters, especially “Vadapao” – a popular Mumbai street food, seemingly used here in a derogatory context – have sparked discussions across social media platforms about fan behavior and sportsmanship.

As of now, there is no confirmation if this audio was actually from the match or if it was manipulated to create a narrative. The authenticity of the video remains under review.

Here is the video:

Hardik Pandya’s fans mobbed Rohit Sharma during a Ranji Trophy match, chanting Hardik’s name and called Rohit Sharma Vada Pav “Vadapav in front of him… pic.twitter.com/mqx8mwhthe

– Amar 💫 (@kungfu_pandya_0) January 25, 2025

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Rohit’s disappointing return to Ranji Trophy

Notably, Rohit’s much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy after almost a decade was met with disappointment on the field. The right-handed batsman, looking to rediscover his form ahead of the Champions Trophy, opened the batting for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir. However, his performance was sluggish. In the first innings, Rohit managed just 3 runs from 19 balls, showing a struggle to find his rhythm. His second innings was slightly better but still short of expectations, scoring 28 runs from 35 balls before being caught. These scores reflect a challenging comeback for Rohit, adding pressure as he aims to return to his best form in domestic cricket.

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