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The highly anticipated IPL 2024 clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans was momentarily interrupted as a dog rushed in at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahemadabad. After winning the toss, MI invited the hosts to bat first and the match started with a wave boos, targeting their former captain Hardik Pandya.
The Indian all-rounder was traded to the Mumbai Indians in an all-cash deal before the IPL 2024 auction. Marking his return for the five-time champions, Pandya started the match with two overs before returning to the bowl in the 15th over.
Dog interrupts Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2024 clash
As the 30-year-old delivered his first ball, the play was interrupted as a dog rushed into the middle. Soon Pandya completed two more deliveries but the dog re-entered the playing surface and halted the action. The MI captain even tried petting the dog, who was too busy running around the stadium.
Feels good to be back: Hardik Pandya on Gujarat return
Despite the never-ending boos from the crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Hardik Pandya had a few kind words for the supporters in Ahemadabad. Speaking at the toss, Pandya said, "Feels good to be back."
"My birthplace is Gujarat, a lot of success came in Gujarat, very grateful to the crowd and this state. My cricketing birth happened in Mumbai, so really good to be back.," he continued.
