New Delhi: The Mumbai Indians (MI) made headlines yet again, but this time it wasnt for their on-field performance. During their recent press conference, MIs PR team took an unexpected step to shield Hardik Pandya from probing questions, particularly regarding his alleged captaincy clause in the contract.PR interventionAs the press conference commenced, a journalist attempted to inquire about the existence of a captaincy clause in Pandyas contract. However, MIs PR team intervened, asserting that Pandya had already addressed this matter at the beginning of the session.A journalist asked Hardik Pandya, There was news that there was a captaincy clause in your contract with Mumbai Indians.Suddenly a member of MI management stopped that journalist and Pandya did not answer that question.So Called #OneFamily @mipaltan 😏 pic.twitter.com/0UUwTdA7Lj— gopuuuu.🌈 (@Gopuulive) March 18, 2024Restricted questionsDespite attempts to delve deeper into Pandyas role and the controversy surrounding Rohit Sharmas captaincy, MIs PR team remained vigilant in curbing questions related to these sensitive topics. Several journalists were prevented from broaching the subject further, signaling the franchises reluctance to address the issue openly.Rumors and speculationsSpeculations had been rife about the inclusion of a captaincy clause in Pandyas contract with MI, adding fuel to the already heated discussions surrounding the teams leadership dynamics.IPL 2024 campaignWith the commencement of IPL 2024 looming, MI faces both anticipation and scrutiny. Pandya, who was traded to MI for a substantial sum, is gearing up to face his former team, the Gujarat Titans, in the opening match on March 24. As he strives to lead MI to their sixth IPL trophy, all eyes will be on Pandya and his performance on the field.
