The flamboyant Indian all-rounder, Hardik Pandya is currently undergoing rehabilitation after his successful lower back surgery in London. On Thursday, Hardik shared a picture on Instagram with Nita Ambani, owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians (MI).

In his Instagram post, Hardik thanked Mrs. Ambani for visiting him in London and wishing him a speedy recovery. He wrote: “Thank you Bhabhi for coming to meet me here in London. Humbled by your gesture. Your wishes and encouraging words mean a lot to me. You have always been an inspiration”.

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Pandya recently underwent lower back surgery in the United Kingdom (UK) and on Tuesday he shared his journey towards full recovery via a video on Twitter. Hardik had left for the United Kingdom to get his back treated by the same doctor who treated him during India’s tour of England in 2018 and the 2019 World Cup.

WATCH – Hardik Pandya Started Rehabilitation After The Back Surgery

Hardik had aggravated his back injury during the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against South Africa. He was not picked in the India squad for the ongoing three-Test series against the visiting South Africans. He will also be missing the Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Bangladesh which will be played in India, starting November 3. The all-rounder has played 11 Tests, 54 ODIs and 40 T20Is, will be an integral part of the Indian team during the next year’s World T20 scheduled to take place in Australia.

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Nita Ambani was in London to address the Sports Business Summit. She also shared a video showcasing the journey of Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who plays for her franchise in IPL. She said, “Talent can come from anywhere and reach the pinnacle of success. I would like to share with you the transformational journey of a young boy who was discovered by Mumbai Indians from a small-time of India.”