A vintage video showcasing Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper and Team India allrounder Hardik Pandya is making waves on social media. In this captivating clip Pandya shares a lighthearted secret about the familys prized possessions like the house and car revealing they are in his mothers name. He playfully remarks about safeguarding his assets and the reluctance to part with half of his wealth in the future.
Hardik Pandya has recently been going through some difficulties. The Mumbai Indians’ decision to select him captain for the IPL 2024, replacing Rohit Sharma, did not sit well with fans of the team, especially Rohit supporters.
Throughout the first part of the competition, the all-rounder was booed loudly at several places. MI likewise had a dismal run, finishing last in the points standings with four victories in 14 games.
On Saturday, May 25, an old footage of the 30-year-old’s participation on a talk show with Gaurav Kapur went popular on social media. under the video, he can be heard telling the host why he does not want properties under his name.
“My mother’s name is there in my father’s account, in my brother’s account and in my account as well. Everything is in her name – from having a car to having a house to everything,” Pandya is heard saying in the video.
“Mera bharosa nahi. Mere naam pe main nahi lunga. 50 percent kisi ko dena nahi hai aage jaake [laughs]. Usse acha tum logon ke naam par rakho. 50 percent jaayega nahi agar kuch hua toh bhi. (I don’t trust myself, so I won’t have anything in my name. I might have to give away 50 percent to someone in the future. Better you guys have it in your name. That 50 percent won’t go anywhere even if something happens.).”
The vintage video of Hardik Pandya discussing his family property has gone viral, following rumors that the all-rounder may have to give up 70% of his assets as alimony if he divorces his wife Natasa Stankovic.
Hardik Pandya’s performance in IPL 2024
Struggling to make a mark in IPL 2024 as a team the Mumbai Indians faced challenges collectively. On a personal level Hardik Pandya had a rough run too. Playing 14 matches the righthanded batter managed to score a total of 216 runs averaging at 18 with a striking rate of 143.05. His highest score reached 46. As IPL 2024 drew to a close Pandyas scores consisted of 0, 1, 2, and 16.
With his gentle pace the Mumbai Indians skipper has effortlessly seized 11 wickets maintaining an average of 35.18 and an economy rate of 10.75. A standout moment was his stellar 3-31 performance.
