Mumbai Indians skipper for the 2024 IPL season, Hardik Pandya, reflects on his inaugural year in 2015, deeming it the pinnacle of his life. Acknowledging Mumbai Indians’ role in shaping his international success, Pandya expresses gratitude, asserting that without the team, he wouldn’t have attained his current standing in world cricket.
In a Star Sports fan event, Pandya delves into the 2015 IPL season, where he emerged as a key contributor to Mumbai’s historic title triumph under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy. Despite a challenging start with four consecutive losses, Mumbai rebounded, winning nine of their last ten games and securing the championship by defeating Chennai Super Kings at the Eden Gardens. Pandya’s standout performances earned him two Player of the Match awards in critical situations.
Recalling the significance of that season, Pandya remarks, “It was special; it’s because of the moment that I might be sitting here. If that hadn’t happened, I might not have been here.” He attributes his life’s best year to that season, emphasizing that it marked the commencement of his remarkable journey.
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'The first title holds a special place in memory', says @hardikpandya7 as he recalls his inaugural #IPL win!@mipaltan's new skipper mentions receiving the MOTM award.
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Having captained Gujarat Titans for the past two seasons, Pandya returns to Mumbai Indians in an all-cash deal. Despite clinching the IPL title in his maiden captaincy attempt and reaching the final in the subsequent season with Gujarat Titans, Pandya’s transition prompts Mumbai to part ways with Cameron Green, who is sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore.
As Mumbai Indians anticipate a seamless transition under Pandya’s leadership, there’s speculation that this season might be Rohit Sharma’s final stint with the franchise. The team hopes for continued success in the IPL 2024 season. As he takes on the captaincy for Mumbai Indians in the upcoming IPL season, there’s a sense of anticipation for the next chapter in Pandya’s remarkable career and the team’s continued success.
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