[Watch] IPL 2024: “It Has Not Sunk In Yet” – Hardik Pandya Opens Up On Mumbai Indians Homecoming

All-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to play for the Mumbai Indians in the 2024 Indian Premier League season. He was traded to the franchise by Gujarat Titans ahead of the mini-auctions. He led the Gujarat Titans to their maiden IPL title win in their debut season, followed by runners-up in the 2023 edition.

Hardik Pandya made his Indian Premier League debut for the Mumbai Indians in 2015. He won four titles with the franchise and was an integral part of their team. However, they had to let him go before the 2022 Mega-Auctions. He was signed by the Gujarat Titans as their skipper. Ahead of the 2024 season, Hardik Pandya expressed his desire to come back to the Mumbai Indians. The deal was finalised on Sunday, November 26 by the Mumbai Indians and the Gujarat Titans.

In a video shared by the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya spoke about coming back to the franchise. He said,

“Obviously the feeling of coming back to Mumbai is very special for a lot of reasons. How my cricketing journey started in 2015 with MI, them noticing me in 2013. When I look back, my span of 10 years has been something very special. It has not sunk in yet that finally, I am back where my whole cricketing journey started. I have achieved all the possible things.”

“They have been the most important part of my life. A special bond with Akash and the whole family, they have been with me through thick and thin and it is much more emotional because it feels like I am coming back to my home, I am coming back to my family, where it all started,” he added.

 

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Hardik Pandya’s message for Mumbai Indians fans

Hardik Pandya shared a special message to the Mumbai Indians fans on his homecoming ahead of the 2024 Indian Premier League season. He expressed that the memories he has with fans have a special place in his heart. He also added that he is looking forward to the upcoming edition of the IPL. In a video shared by the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya said,

“Paltan, you supported me the first time and all the memories have a special place in my heart. I know you will back me once again. We created history as a team and now I am looking forward to creating some wonderful moments with the boys again.”

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