Steve Smith has called on the fans to support Hardik Pandya as the captain of Mumbai Indians (MI) despite facing criticism since taking over from Rohit Sharma. Pandya's return to MI has not gone as planned, with the team struggling at the bottom of the table.

Smith has urged the fans to overlook past grievances and rally behind Hardik Pandya as MI's skipper, acknowledging the challenges he has faced since rejoining the franchise. Pandya's transfer from Gujarat Titans before the season and subsequent appointment as captain in place of Rohit Sharma were met with backlash from fans, particularly on social media.During the initial three matches of the IPL, Pandya faced jeers from spectators as MI failed to secure any points. Additionally, he was subjected to online trolling, prompting Smith to express disappointment .Smith praised Pandya as a talented player who achieved success with Gujarat Titans, emphasizing the need for senior players in MI to support him.

Regarding MI's poor start, Smith believes external criticism has not affected the team but emphasized the importance of quickly turning things around. He noted that MI has a history of slow starts in tournaments but remains confident they can bounce back.

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