Hardik Pandya expressed desire to return to Mumbai Indians: Vikram Solanki. Hardik was traded to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans in an all-cash deal on November 26.
Following the formal announcement of the much-anticipated deal. GT Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki disclose that Hardik Pandya indic ate his wish to return to his old IPL side, MI. The IPL confirm a double deal, with Hardik returning to Mumbai and Cameron Green sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
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Solanki sent his best wishes to Hardik for his future ambitions in a statement released on Monday
He credited the all-rounder with helping GT win the title in their maiden season (IPL 2022). Notably, under Hardik, GT reached the final for the second time in a straight in 2023. Were barely defeat by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a rain-affected match in Ahmedabad.
“As the Gujarat Titans’ first captain, Hardik Pandya help the franchise deliver two fantastic seasons that result in IPL championship (2022) and one final appearance (2023).” He recently state a desire to rejoin his former squad, the Mumbai Indians. “We respect his decision and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors,” added Solanki.
Hardik’s remarkable journey with the Titans led to his selection as India’s T20I captain when regular skipper Rohit Sharma was unavailable. The 30-year-old has emerge as a strong contender to follow Rohit as India’s shortest-format skipper ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. However, it is unclear if he would command MI in the next IPL 2024 season. Since the five-time winners have kept Rohit as their captain.
Hardik has spent seven seasons with MI, beginning with his IPL debut in 2015. Ending with a title win in 2021. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans have named Shubman Gill, the star performance from the previous season. As their new captain for the IPL 2024 season.
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