Watch video: Mumbai Indians stops Hardik Pandya from answering on 'captaincy clause'

New Delhi: The Mumbai Indians (MI) made headlines yet again, but this time it wasn't for their on-field performance. During their recent press conference, MI's PR team took an unexpected step to shield Hardik Pandya from probing questions, particularly regarding his alleged captaincy clause in the contract.

PR intervention

As the press conference commenced, a journalist attempted to inquire about the existence of a captaincy clause in Pandya's contract. However, MI's 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.

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Restricted questions

Despite attempts to delve deeper into Pandya's role and the controversy surrounding Rohit Sharma's captaincy, MI's PR team remained vigilant in curbing questions related to these sensitive topics. Several journalists were prevented from broaching the subject further, signaling the franchise's reluctance to address the issue openly.

Rumors and speculations

Speculations had been rife about the inclusion of a captaincy clause in Pandya's contract with MI, adding fuel to the already heated discussions surrounding the team's leadership dynamics.

IPL 2024 campaign

With 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.