With the eleventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) around the corner, the participating teams are leaving no stone unturned to gather all the support they can from their fans across the country. From team events to releasing catchy slogans, the eight IPL franchises are doing everything they can to engage the cricket fans.

While Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were seen sharing the net session videos of their cricketers including MS Dhoni on the social media, Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have resorted to their insider 'Mr. Nags' to create some buzz ahead of IPL 11.

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Similarly, Mumbai Indians, too, came up with a unique way to engage fans after releasing the new emoticons of their players for the upcoming season. From Rohit Sharma's triumph, Kieron Pollard's drama, Hardik Pandya's swagger to Jasprit Bumrah's jubilation, the new range of Mumbai Indians emojis surely pack a punch for their fans.

Rohit's triumph, Pollard's drama, Hardik's swagger & Bumrah's jubilation.

Game on. Emotions on. ð

Paltan, download a range of MI Emojis ð

Android ð https://t.co/SqNrWLLSjD
Website ð https://t.co/1ic55Je4QD#CricketMeriJaan pic.twitter.com/P3olpvVnxA

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 22, 2018

Adding to the excitement, Hardik took to Twitter and shared his emoticon with the fans. "I am always on fire!!! Game On. Emotions On. #CricketMeriJaan," he tweeted.

But, soon, the Mumbai captain took a dig at Pandya with his tweet: "And what's wrong with @hardikpandya7'S hair? Why is he on fire?".

And what's wrong with @hardikpandya7'S hair? Why is he on fire?

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 22, 2018

Needless to say that the friendly banter between the two Mumbai Indians cricketers left everyone on social media in splits.

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— vijay Reddy (@its_vijayreddy) March 23, 2018

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— Vikas rao (@Vikasrao233) March 22, 2018

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— Prabhat Pandey (@impp091) March 22, 2018

Nice haircut

— Ajay (@Ajay53450645) March 23, 2018

Lolwa... hardik on fire... ð¥ð¥ð¥

— Vaishaliâ #RoHit Sharma 4ever (@vaishali_45) March 22, 2018

AGNI paricksha

— kulvinder Ahluwalia (@01ksahluwalia) March 22, 2018

Mumbai Indians will begin their title defence on 7 April when they host Chennai Super Kings, who are marking their return to the league after a two-year suspension, at the Wankhede stadium, in what promises to be an absolute cracker of an opener to the new IPL season.