Hardik Pandya, captain of the Mumbai Indians (MI), will play in his tenth IPL season, returning to represent the team that helped him become a successful professional cricketer.
Hardik Pandya spent seÂven years playing for the Mumbai Indians (MI). AfteÂr that, Hardik joined the Gujarat Titans (GT) as captain. The GT reÂached the IPL finals two years in a row, with Hardik leÂading them to win the title in 2022. But now, afteÂr an all-cash trade, Hardik has returned to Mumbai. HeÂ’s thrilled to celebrate his tenth IPL season with the teÂam he loves.
Hardik Pandya took to Instagram to share a video of his early days at MI, followed by highlights from his training sessions ahead of the IPL 2024.
This is how he captioned the video:
“In my 10th IPL season. Grateful for the journey, for the growth, for everything that has come my way. And to be back with the team that’s always been in my heart”
Hardik Pandya
Here’s the video:
Hardik has been very outspoken in the pre-season news conference about how he wants to create a team culture that promotes ‘brotherhood’ among the players and follows a method that would assist Mumbai achieve more success.
IPL has given me my identity: Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya is also heard in the video discussing during a gym session on how the opportunity to play in the IPL changed his life. He is happy for the opportunity to exhibit his abilities in the blockbuster league.
On this, Hardik stated:
“IPL gave me everything. IPL has given me my identity. Otherwise I would be still in Baroda where I am. But not this Hardik, some other Hardik would have been there (laughs).”
Hardik Pandya
Hardik might have a tough test in his debut assignment as MI captain, when they face his previous team, the Gujarat Titans, in Ahmedabad on Sunday.