On Monday (November 27), Mumbai Indians officially announced the return of Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans. The five-time IPL champions executed what is arguably considered the biggest trade in the history of the IPL to acquire the services of the Indian cricket star for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.
Hardik Pandya Returns To Mumbai Indians
Hardik Pandya’s return marks his homecoming to the Mumbai Indians, reuniting with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and the rest of the team. The confirmation of this news was also made by Mr. Pandya on X, previously known as Twitter. The Tweet read:
“This brings back so many wonderful memories. Mumbai. Wankhede. Paltan. Feels good to be back. 💙 #OneFamily @mipaltan”
Check out the Tweet:
This brings back so many wonderful memories. Mumbai. Wankhede. Paltan. Feels good to be back. 💙 #OneFamily @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/o4zTC5EPAC
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) November 27, 2023
Speaking about Hardik Pandya’s homecoming, Mrs. Nita. M. Ambani said: “We are thrilled to welcome Hardik back home! It’s a heartwarming reunion with our Mumbai Indians family! From being a young scouted talent of Mumbai Indians to now being a team India star, Hardik has come a long way and we’re excited for what the future holds for him and Mumbai Indians!”
Speaking about Hardik’s return, Mr. Akash Ambani said, “Seeing Hardik back at Mumbai Indians makes me very happy. It is a happy homecoming. He provides great balance to any team he plays. Hardik’s first stint with the MI family was hugely successful, and we hope he achieves even more success in his second stint.”
Gujarat Titans Also Shared A Farewell Message For Hardik
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans also took to their social media and posted a farewell message for the star all-rounder. GT wrote:
“Farewell and best wishes on your next journey. Go well, HP! #IPLRetention”
GT shared a picture of Hardik Pandya with a message, that read: “Dear Hardik, Thank you for the memories. We Wish you the best!”
Check out the Tweet:
Farewell and best wishes on your next journey.
Go well, HP! #IPLRetention pic.twitter.com/awCxZzXesc— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) November 27, 2023
Full list of players retained by Mumbai Indians:
Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Dewald Brevis, Ishan Kishan, Jason Behrendorff, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, N. Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Romario Shepherd (T), Shams Mulani, Surya Kumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Hardik Pandya (Traded)
