During a tense moment in a match against the Gujarat Titans, some of the Mumbai Indians’ top players, Deepak Chahar, Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandya, were visibly upset with a mistake made by the young fielder Naman Dhir. This game, marking the ninth match of the 2025 Indian Premier League, was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, March 29.
The drama unfolded in the sixth over, with Deepak Chahar, known for his expertise with the new ball, leading the attack. Chahar delivered a short ball aimed at the middle and leg stumps to Sai Sudharsan, who was at the crease for the Titans. Sudharsan attempted a pull shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg and casually set off for a single. Sensing an opportunity, Naman Dhir attempted a swift throw to run out the batsman at the non-striker’s end but missed the target.
This blunder left both Pandya and Sharma helpless as there was no one in position to back up Dhir’s throw, leading to further oversights. The situation prompted Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar to voice his disappointment openly, calling it ‘Terrible cricket’ during the live commentary. The reaction from Chahar, Sharma, and Pandya was one of clear frustration.
The incident is generating buzz online, as seen in posts circulating on social media showcasing the reactions of the senior MI players, and it will be interesting to see how this affects the match dynamics as the game progresses. Stay tuned for more updates as the action unfolds.
