Hardik-Shubman Ego clash? Viral stories shut down by players Heartfelt Instagram exchange
Hardik and Shubman shut down ego clash rumors with sweet Instagram posts after MI vs GT. “Nothing but love,” says Gill.
- Published - May 31, 2025 14:09:09
- Updated - May 31, 2025 17:40:05

The IPL 2025 Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians at Mullanpur Stadium on Friday evening had everything: nail-biting moments, on-field tensions, and a whole viral sensational drama on social media. As the Mumbai Indians secured a crucial 20-run win to keep their title hopes alive, another rumored rift drama unfolded between MI skipper Hardik Pandya and Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill.
What began as a visibly awkward exchange at the toss, with no handshake between the two captains, this moment spiraled into heated online speculation, which left fans wondering about the relationship between the two players. The tensions peaked when Gill was dismissed early in GT’s chase innings, scoring just 1 off 2 balls. Hardik’s animated celebration pumped his fists running in Gill’s direction, which added fuel to the viral rumors of an alleged ego clash between the former GT Captain (Pandya) and his successor, Gill.
This celebration quickly lit up with speculation, as fans assumed tension between the two. Since both have led the Gujarat Titans, Hardik was the first captain who lead the team to their maiden title, and Gill is the current skipper. With such stories and wild assumptions, people were quick to believe there might be a clash that further put questions in the equation between the two and pointed out that there is some kind of rivalry between them.
“Nothing but love”- Gill and Hardik’s Insta exchange shuts the rumors
With all this drama and rumors, both the cricketers handled the matter carefully and in a subtle way. In a story posted on his instagram, Shubman Gill shared a photo of Hardik Pandya with the caption: “Nothing but Love(Don’t believe everything you see on the Internet) tagging Hardik directly. This heartfelt note seemed to dismiss the buzz around any rift and any tensions among players.
Soon after Gill shared the story, Hardik re-shared the story on his own profile, adding “Always, Shubhu baby” in a very affectionate and warm way, which not only added pause to the rumors but also silenced the critics.
Check out the story here:
Shubman Gill’s Instagram story. pic.twitter.com/wEzRWTMb6S
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 31, 2025
Their exchange made it clear that while there might be competition on the field, a mutual respect off the field always remains untouched. With this chapter of rumors closed, Mumbai Indians will now gear up for their next battle. They will take on the Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 on June 1st at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The winner from here will then advance to the grand finale of the IPL 2025 set for June 3rd, where they will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who are eyeing their maiden IPL Title.
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