IPL 2024: Michael Clarke opens up on Hardik Pandya's feelings after being booed, says 'he won't allow…'

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ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Ravi Shastri lends support to Hardik Pandya after Mumbai Indians' third loss, says, 'just be patient...' As MI got a day gap for their clash against Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals, it is expected that the booing and jeering may stop or tone down. But if by any chance, MI loses the match, it may hurt Pandya. It is still unexpected on how Sanjay Manjrekar's recent 'behave' warning created an impact, but former Australia captain Michael Clarke revealed Hardik is actually in a better space to what the belief is, adding, that MI needs to win matches.

"It doesn't help when your team is not performing. I spoke to Hardik Pandya when I got over here and he seems like he is going fine. He's a really confident sort of a person.

He won't allow this to get to him but he does need to get this team winning games of cricket. Mumbai is such a good team and there's always high expectations. The fans want them at the top of the tree, but at the moment they are at the bottom," Clarke said on ESPN's Around the Wicket.

ALSO READ: 'Whether Rohit Sharma will end...': Michael Vaughan adds fresh spice to MI 'drama' after Hardik Pandya booed Suggesting Pandya start winning matches, Clarke opined that the booing and Jeering will stop eventually for Pandya. "First and foremost, he just needs to concentrate on team winning and performing individually. But it has been heavy to be honest, to be at the ground and to hear the fans boo their captain and a guy who has had a huge influence in this Mumbai team and impact with the success that they have had," added Clarke.