Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill has addressed the viral clip of an awkward interaction with Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya during the toss at the IPL 2025 Eliminator in Mullanpur on Friday, May 30. Taking to his Instagram story, Gill put an end to speculation about any tension between the two players.
The video in question showed what appeared to be Pandya extending his hand for a handshake, with Gill initially responding, but both ultimately pulling back, leaving the gesture incomplete. The moment quickly went viral, sparking rumors online, with some fans suggesting that Gill’s behavior reflected arrogance following his recent appointment as India’s Test captain.
To set the record straight, Gill posted an Instagram story featuring a few pictures with Hardik Pandya, along with a caption that read:
“Nothing but love. (Don’t believe everything you see on the internet) @hardikpandya93.”
“Definitely Not Easy”: Shubman Gill Opens Up On Costly Fielding Errors In IPL Eliminator
Despite a strong showing throughout the IPL 2025 season, Gujarat Titans’ campaign came to an end with a loss to Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator. The team’s fielding let them down, with three straightforward chances missed — including two early lifelines given to Rohit Sharma. Speaking after the 20-run defeat, GT skipper Shubman Gill told Cricbuzz:
“Definitely not easy when we drop three sitters. Wasn’t easy for the bowlers to control and doesn’t help when you drop three catches.”
GT stayed in contention during an 84-run partnership between Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar, who scored a quickfire 48 off 24 balls before being dismissed by a superb yorker from Jasprit Bumrah. Reflecting on the partnership, Gill said:
“Message was simple (for Sai and Washington). Just play the game you want to play and the goal was the same for both of them to make us win.”
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