Watch: Former Captain is being treated badly by Hardik Pandya

In a recent match of the IPL 2024 season between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, an incident involving Rohit Sharma and Luke Wood caught the attention of spectators and fans. During the game, Rohit Sharma, fielding on the leg side, made an approach to Luke Wood with what seemed like a gesture of appreciation towards the bowler’s performance.

Former Captain is being treated badly by Hardik Pandya

However, Luke Wood did not acknowledge the gesture and instead continued with the game, indicating a possible tension between the two players. This incident raises questions about team dynamics and camaraderie within the Mumbai Indians camp, especially considering the high-pressure environment of the IPL.

Luke Wood, an England pacer, was named as Jason Behrendorff’s replacement for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2024​. The dynamics within a team can greatly influence its performance, and incidents like these, where gestures of sportsmanship or camaraderie are seemingly ignored, could hint at underlying issues that might need addressing.

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Such occurrences are not uncommon in the world of professional sports, where the pressure to perform and win is immense. However, the true impact of these moments on team performance can vary and is often dependent on how they are handled internally by the team and its management.