Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya have dismissed rumours of a rift following Gujarat Titans' IPL 2025 elimination, addressing speculation fuelled by on-field interactions and Pandya's move to Mumbai Indians. Both players affirmed their camaraderie on social media after Mumbai Indians' victory in the Eliminator match. Mumbai Indians will play IPL Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings today.
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