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‘Garden me ghoomne nahi deta’: Mumbai Indians’ unique welcome for former skipper Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians on Monday announced the arrival of former skipper Rohit Sharma in a unique way ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.In a video posted on their official social media handle titled 'Woh aa gaya...Ro aa gaya', a young boy can be seen telling his friend, "Woh aa gaya. Jo garden mein ghoomne nahi deta."The 'garden' reference in the video was picked up from Rohit's viral comment during the Test series against England where he was seen telling youngsters not to field like someone who was roaming around in a garden.After a lengthy home schedule, Rohit joins the MI camp as the franchise gears up for the upcoming season.Hardik Pandya, who took over from Rohit as skipper on Monday lauded his predecessor, saying he will continue to ...
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Trying to hasten my recovery during World Cup led to prolonged rehab, admits Hardik Pandya | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya's attempt to expedite his return during the business end of last year's ODI World Cup match actually worsened his ankle injury, leading to a delay in his potential comeback by five months.Pandya sustained the injury while attempting to stop the ball during his follow-through in India's fourth World Cup match against Bangladesh in Pune on October 19.Initially targeting a return during the home T20Is against Afghanistan, Pandya's rehabilitation process took longer than anticipated. His eventual return vehicle now appears to be the upcoming IPL -- a lucrative league that propelled the dynamic Baroda all-rounder to fame nearly a decade ago."My injury was a freak one. It had nothing to do with my past injuries or my fitness. I tried to stop the ball and twisted my an...
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‘Rohit will have his hand on my shoulders’: Hardik Pandya on taking up MI captaincy

Mumbai Indians coach Mark Boucher and team captain Hardik Pandya during a press conference in Mumbai, on March 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya on Monday said his predecessor Rohit Sharma will continue to be a guiding force for him during the IPL despite the unexpected change of leadership that the franchise announced ahead of the upcoming season, triggering a "backlash" from the fans. Pandya, who led Gujarat Titans in the past two seasons, is back at Mumbai Indians as captain for the 2024 edition. Having led Mumbai Indians to five titles, Rohit was surprisingly replaced by Pandya going into the upcoming season. "It will not be any different, he will always be there to help me. You mentioned that he is the captain of the Indian team, which helps me be...
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‘No issues with my body’: Hardik Pandya focuses on IPL after freak injury | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya expressed his assurance that his predecessor, Rohit Sharma, would remain a pivotal guiding figure for him throughout the IPL, despite the unforeseen shift in leadership announced by the franchise before the upcoming season.Pandya, who previously captained the Gujarat Titans over the past two seasons, returns to Mumbai Indians as captain for the 2024 edition.Rohit, who led Mumbai Indians to five titles, was unexpectedly replaced by Pandya ahead of the 2024 season."It will not be any different, he will always be there to help me. This team, what it has achieved, it has achieved under him and I just have to carry forward that. He is going to have his hand on my shoulders," said Pandya in a media interaction in Mumbai."We respect fans but we f...
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IPL 2024: I will be carrying forward what Rohit Sharma started for Mumbai Indians, says Hardik Pandya | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Addressing a press conference alongwith head coach Mark Boucher ahead of the upcoming of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai Indians new captain Hardik Pandya said that he had never thought of leading the franchise with which he started his journey."It feels wonderful, my journey started from here and I never thought that 10 years down the line, I will be leading this side. It feels very good," Pandya said when asked about his new role as the captain of the side in Mumbai on Monday.Pandya had made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians in 2015 and won four titles with the side before joining Gujarat Titans in 2022.Pandya led Gujarat Titans to a title win in the same season.The all-rounder was traded by Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans ahead of the upcoming season.Coming back...
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Hardik Pandya Live, Mumbai Indians updates: MI captain speaks ahead of IPL 2024

Hardik Pandya on World Cup ankle injury Hardik Pandya injured his ankle during the ODI World Cup match against Bangladesh in Pune. (ICC Media Zone) India all-rounder Hardik Pandya revealed that he had promised the team management a return in five days after injuring his ankle in the league stage of the ODI World Cup last October before being ruled out for almost three months. Featuring in the fourth match of the home World Cup against Bangladesh in Pune, Hardik appeared to twist his ankle while bowling his first over in the game. After the physios walked in to attend him, Hardik walked out of the field while it was later revealed that he would take no further part in the match. While India won the match by seven wickets and proceeded to the final without dropping another game, Hardik’s...
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‘I got injections, blood removed…’: Hardik Pandya recalls painful recuperation after World Cup injury | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In his fervent attempt to recover in time for the remaining World Cup matches last year, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya disclosed resorting to drastic measures, including multiple injections and the removal of blood clots from his ankle. However, pushing his physical limits only exacerbated the injury, ultimately compelling him to withdraw from the tournament.Pandya sustained the ankle injury during India's fourth World Cup match against Bangladesh while delivering his first over.Hindered by the injury, he had to leave the field with the assistance of the team's physiotherapist and was unable to participate further in the competition."I got injections done on my ankles at three different places and I had to remove blood from my ankle because of the swelling. I didn't want t...
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‘I told I will return in five days’: Hardik Pandya on World Cup ankle injury before three-month absence

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya revealed that he had promised the team management a return in five days after injuring his ankle in the league stage of the ODI World Cup last October before being ruled out for almost three months. Featuring in the fourth match of the home World Cup against Bangladesh in Pune, Hardik appeared to twist his ankle while bowling his first over in the game. After the physios walked in to attend him, Hardik walked out of the field while it was later revealed that he would take no further part in the match. While India won the match by seven wickets and proceeded to the final without dropping another game, Hardik’s absence partially unsettled the team balance. Speaking about the incident, Hardik said: “I had preparing for the World Cup for more than a year. It ...
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Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra reveals he could’ve stopped Hardik Pandya but ‘never tried to convince’ him

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya though had only a couple of seasons with Gujarat Titans has had a huge impact on them. He led the franchise to a trophy in 2022 and was a finalist in 2023 only to lose to MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings in a rain-curtailed close encounter. Earlier this year the all-rounder returned to Mumbai Indians. Titans Head Coach Ashish Nehra would reveal that he “never tried” to convince Hardik to stay at the franchise. “I never tried to convince Hardik Pandya to stay back. I could have stopped him had he been going to some other team. [But] he played for that team for five or six years.” Nehra was quoted by PTI. Pandya was one of the key players in the Mumbai Indians squad who helped the franchise win four trophies under Rohit Sharma before moving to Titans. As...
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‘Not just me, the whole India…’: Ashish Nehra on new Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra showed faith in newly appointed skipper Shubman Gill, stating that all eyes will be on him as the whole country would like to see how he performs in his new role as a leader.Gill has been given charge of the Titans after Hardik Pandya moved back to Mumbai Indians as their captain for the upcoming IPL season. Also Read: How to watch IPL in UAEHow to watch IPL in CanadaNehra was predictably queried about his perspective on Gill's elevation as captain and how he planned to navigate leading a team comprising seasoned players."As a new captain, I want to see how he (Gill) operates and not just me, the whole India would like to see because he is that kind of a player," the former left-arm seamer said.Nehra emphasised his confidence in Gill's c...
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Former Australian opener feels captaincy-free Rohit Sharma will bat with a lot more freedom | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With the captaincy burden no longer on his shoulders, opener Rohit Sharma will play with a lot more freedom and that in turn will be beneficial for five-time champions Mumbai Indians, reckoned former Australia skipper Aaron Finch. Following a successful two-year stint at Gujarat Titans -- where Hardik Pandya took the side to 2 finals and winning one of them in 2022 -- the all-rounder returned to Mumbai Indians in a high-profile trade, replacing Rohit as the skipper of the side. Also See: How to watch IPL Cricket 2024 in USA and CanadaAs Hardik took over from a highly-successful Rohit, the franchise said that the change in leadership was part of their future planning."I think for Rohit, the challenge would be just walking out and opening the batting as he's done so many times ...
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‘Could have stopped him if…’: Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra admits ‘never convinced’ Hardik Pandya against his return to Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra on Saturday conceded that the side will dearly miss former skipper Hardik Pandya but also admitted that he never tried to convince Hardik Pandya against returning to Mumbai Indians -- his former franchise ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. Also See: How to watch IPL Cricket 2024 in USA and CanadaThe 17th edition of the cricketing extravaganza begins from March 22 and Nehra's Titans will lock horns with MI in their opener on March 24. Hardik, who led GT to IPL title in their maiden year before taking them to the final last year, returned to Mumbai in December, replacing Rohit Sharma as their skipper."In any sport, you have to move on. You cannot buy experience and to replace someone like Hardik Pandya or (an injure...
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South African great senses ‘little needle’ between big personalities Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former South African pacer Dale Steyn feels it will be a challenging task for Hardik Pandya to step in as Mumbai Indians captain in place of Rohit Sharma and hopes that the two big personalities put aside their 'ego' before stepping onto the field.The 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League kicks off from March 22 and Mumbai Indians take last year's finalists Gujarat Titans in their first clash on March 24.Also See: How to watch IPL Cricket 2024 in USA and CanadaHardik, who led Titans in two seasons, late last year moved back to his former franchise Mumbai, replacing five-time title winner Rohit as captain."I think it will be challenging ... the whole dynamics of leaving Mumbai and then coming back to Mumbai. I hope they have some sort of camp a month before the IPL. So, an...
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Watch: Hardik Pandya has the legacy of taking it on, says Kieron Pollard ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kieron Pollard, who became the first player to represent the Mumbai Indians in 150 matches and after IPL retirement is the MI batting coach, I excited and all geared up for the new IPL season.In a video shared by Mumbai Indians on X, Pollard, who has always been an integral part of the five-time champions, welcomed back Hardik Pandya to the team."I'm very excited to see how the 2024 season holds for us.It's a new season. We have a couple of new guys in the batting line-up as well. Obviously it's nice to have him (Pandya) back. He has been a part of Mumbai Indians over the past five-six years. He has done fantastic things for Mumbai. Looking forward to see him in a new role. And everyone is here to give him (Pandya) support. He has the legacy of taking it on as well."Pandya wa...
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‘No one will forget…’: MI new skipper Hardik Pandya fires warning ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Returning to Mumbai Indians, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya pledged on Friday to deliver a brand of cricket that will be unforgettable as he leads the five-time champions in this IPL season.Pandya, who was traded by MI from Gujarat Titans before the upcoming season, made his IPL debut with MI in 2015 and clinched four titles with the franchise before joining GT in 2022.Under his leadership, GT secured a title win in the same season."The feeling of wearing this colour is very special for me. Journey started here, coming back home and playing is always going to be special," said Pandya, who replaces Rohit Sharma as captain, in a video posted by the franchise on social media."We will make sure we will play a brand of cricket which all will be proud of and at the same point of ti...
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‘Important for Virat Kohli to…’: SA great sounds warning for RCB superstar ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former South African pacer Dale Steyn emphasized the importance of Virat Kohli scoring significant runs in the upcoming IPL to solidify his position in India's T20 World Cup-bound squad. Steyn noted that several other players have surpassed the star batter in recent months.Kohli has been absent from the Indian team since the T20I series against Afghanistan at home in January, opting out of the subsequent five-match Test series against England due to family reasons."I think, look, it's very important that he scores runs because it will put him in a good frame going to the World Cup."There're many guys who have leapfrogged him recently because he's taken a bit of a break and there're many contenders that are possible to take to that World Cup (squad)," Steyn said in an interact...
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‘Hardik Pandya kya chaand se utar ke aaya hai? Why different rules for him?’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Former India fast bowler Praveen Kumar did not mince words when asked about his views on the controversy around Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, who have been removed from BCCI's list of contracted players for allegedly not making themselves available for selection in domestic cricket when fit and not on national duty. Speaking on a YouTube show, Kumar supported BCCI's latest diktat, which makes it mandatory for all contracted players to play domestic cricket.However, he added that the rule should apply to all players, including Hardik Pandya -- who kept his place in the list of contracted players despite being out of action for more than three months following an ankle injury during the ODI World Cup. "Hardik Pandya chaand se thodi utar ke aaya hai? Khelna padega isko bhi. Kyun iske liye...
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Hardik Pandya kya chaand se utar ke aaya hai?: Praveen Kumar rips into Mumbai Indians captain for skipping domestic red ball cricket

Former India player Praveen Kumar ripped into Hardik Pandya on Thursday, saying that the all rounder should be pulled up for skipping the domestic red ball tournaments and be meted out the same treatment that BCCI did to Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan. “Hardik Pandya kya chaand se utar ke aaya hai? Khelna padega isko bhi. Kyun iske liye alag niyaam hain? Osko bhi board ko dhamkaana chahiye. Kyun khel lega? Teeno format khel na. Ya tu abhi 60-70 Test matches khekl chuka hain ki abhi sirf T20s khelega. Country ko tumhari zaroorat hain (Has Hardik Pandya descended from the moon? He has to play too. Why are there different rules for him? The BCCI should threaten him. Why would you play just the domestic T20 tournament? Play all three formats. Or have you played 60-70 Test matches that you wi...
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‘Big controversy…’: AB de Villiers on Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya is set to lead Mumbai Indians, replacing their five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy-winning captain Rohit Sharma in the 2024 season. Last November, Pandya made a return to Mumbai Indians, his former team, through a trade with Gujarat Titans (GT). The star all-rounder spent two seasons - 2022 and 2023 - with Gujarat Titans, guiding them to their inaugural title win in their debut season (in 2022).South Africa's legendary cricketer AB de Villiers, who played 184 IPL games in his career, scoring over 5000 runs at an average of 39.71, including three centuries and 40 fifties, feels Mumbai Indians seemed to have moved on from the 'new captaincy' debate. De Villiers also feels that the star-studded Mumbai Indians' batting line up need to fire in unison in the ...
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‘You don’t play for the country, state…’: Former India cricketer questions Mumbai Indians’ captaincy change | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The impending start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season brings with it a significant change in leadership for the Mumbai Indians. The five-time champions will see Hardik Pandya taking over as skipper, while former captain Rohit Sharma transitions into a role solely as a batter. This shift in captaincy has ignited intense debate.In a widely circulated video on social media, former Indian cricketer Praveen Kumar, who has previously played for Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kings XI Punjab, was asked to weigh in on Mumbai Indians' decision to change captains.Kumar expressed his concerns about the timing of Pandya's appointment, suggesting that the decision may have been rushed. He emphasized the importance of players prioritizing international and domesti...