In a heartwarming homecoming, Hardik Pandya is set to reunite with the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise ahead of the upcoming IPL 2024 season. The announcement was made by Nita M. Ambani, co-owner of the MI franchise, who expressed her delight in welcoming Pandya back into the fold.
“We are thrilled to welcome Hardik back home! It’s a heartwarming reunion with our Mumbai Indians family! From being a young scouted talent of Mumbai Indians to now being a team India star, Hardik has come a long way and we’re excited for what the future holds for him and Mumbai Indians!” stated Nita Ambani.
“We are thrilled to welcome Hardik back home! It’s a heartwarming reunion with our Mumbai Indians family! From being a young scouted talent of Mumbai Indians to now being a team India star, Hardik has come a long way and we’re excited for what the future holds for him and Mumbai… pic.twitter.com/7UrqfjUEXU
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) November 27, 2023
Pandya’s return marks a significant occasion for both the player and the franchise. He first came to prominence with MI, showcasing his exceptional all-rounding skills and contributing to the team’s four IPL triumphs between 2015 and 2021.
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Akash Ambani, another co-owner of MI, echoed the sentiment, expressing his happiness about Pandya’s homecoming. “Seeing Hardik back at Mumbai Indians makes me very happy. It is a happy homecoming. He provides great balance to any team he plays. Hardik’s first stint with the MI family was hugely successful, and we hope he achieves even more success in his second stint,” remarked Akash Ambani.
“Seeing Hardik back at Mumbai Indians makes me very happy. It is a happy homecoming. He provides great balance to any team he plays. Hardik’s first stint with the MI family was hugely successful, and we hope he achieves even more success in his second stint.”
– Akash Ambani… pic.twitter.com/6cwBotunsb
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) November 27, 2023
Pandya’s return bolsters the MI squad, which already boasts a star-studded lineup featuring Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Ishan Kishan. The combination of Pandya’s all-round abilities with the existing talent pool will undoubtedly strengthen MI’s position in the upcoming IPL season.
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The Mumbai Indians franchise has established itself as one of the most successful teams in IPL history, having won the title five times. With a strong foundation of talented players and a commitment to nurturing young talent, MI is poised to continue its legacy of excellence in the years to come.
Mumbai Indians: Retained Players: Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Dewald Brevis, Ishan Kishan, Jason Behrendorff, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, N. Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Romario Shepherd (T), Shams Mulani, Surya Kumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Hardik Pandya (T).
