Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya posted a heartfelt message on Instagram before the start of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League. It’s his 10th season in the IPL, and he feels thankful to be back with the team that means a lot to him. The star all-rounder will lead the team this year, taking over from Rohit Sharma, who returned to the Mumbai Indians from the Gujarat Titans.
Hardik Pandya Shared A Heartfelt Video About His IPL Journey
“The IPL has given me everything. IPL gave me my identity. Otherwise, I would still be in Baroda, where I am from. But not this Hardik, some other Hardik would have been there,” Hardik said in the video.
Sharing the video, Hardik wrote: “In my 10th IPL season, grateful for the journey, for the growth, for everything that’s come my way. And to be back with a team that’s always been in my heart, Mumbai Indians,”
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After leading the Gujarat Titans to victory in IPL 2022 and securing a runners-up position in IPL 2023, Hardik Pandya is back with the Mumbai Indians. This marks his eighth season with the franchise, and he aims to showcase his leadership skills. Hardik is returning after recovering from an ankle injury sustained during an ODI World Cup match against Bangladesh on October 19 in Pune. He has been working hard to regain full fitness.
Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, will go head-to-head against the Gujarat Titans on Sunday, March 24, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
