Hardik Pandya speaks together with his teammate Shubman Gill as rain halted play within the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 last cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 29, 2023.
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Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is about to transfer from Gujarat Titans (GT) to his former franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) after a commerce between each franchises.
“Gujarat Titans’ (GT) captain, Hardik Pandya, is set to move back to his first franchise, Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises,” stated a press release from the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The all-rounder spent two momentous years with GT, spearheading their marketing campaign with aplomb. In GT’s debut season in 2022, Hardik ensured a fairytale begin, with the crew lifting the coveted trophy, whereas they completed runners-up of their second season after a last-ball defeat in an exhilarating last earlier this yr.
In 31 matches for GT, Pandya scored 833 runs at a mean of 37.86 and a strike price of over 133, with six half-centuries and a finest rating of 87*. He additionally 11 wickets for the crew, with the perfect figures of three/17.
Pandya additionally performed 92 matches for MI from 2015-2021, scoring 1,476 runs at a mean of 27.33 at a strike price of over 153, with 4 half-centuries and finest rating of 91. He additionally took 42 wickets for the crew, with the perfect bowling figures of three/20.
Pandya has gained 5 IPL trophies, 4 with MI (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) and GT (2022).
Vikram Solanki, Director of Cricket, GT stated in a press release by the crew, “As the first captain of Gujarat Titans, Hardik Pandya has helped the franchise deliver two fantastic seasons that resulted in winning one IPL championship and one appearance in the final. He has now expressed a desire to return to his original team Mumbai Indians. We respect his decision and wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.”
In a press release by MI, Nita M Ambani, proprietor of the franchise stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Hardik back home! It is 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!”
Hardik’s return marks his homecoming to the #OneFamily the place he joins forces once more with Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and the crew. He first got here to prominence for MI after which went on to debut for India in 2016.
Shubman Gill named GT captain
Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday named India batter Shubman Gill as captain to lead the crew forward of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 after Hardik Pandya returned to Mumbai Indians (MI).
“Gill will be leading a team which has an unparalleled combination of experience and youthful exuberance, which has been the hallmark of the Gujarat Titans,” a press release from Gujarat Titans learn.
Gill has amassed 1373 runs in 33 innings at a mean of 47.34, with three centuries and eight fifties. Last season was monumental for the opener as he slammed 890 runs in 17 matches at a mean of 59.33, with three centuries and 4 fifties and was additionally named Orange Cap winner.
The opener was instrumental in GT’s sensation run since its debut within the IPL. Last season, he smoked 129 runs in 60 balls in opposition to Mumbai Indians, the best by a batter within the IPL playoffs.
“I am delighted and proud to assume the Captaincy of Gujarat Titans and thank the franchise for their trust in me to lead such a fine team. We have had two exceptional seasons and I keenly look forward to leading the team with our exciting brand of cricket,” Gill stated on the announcement.
After successful the Indian Premier League (IPL) of their debut season in 2022, GT reached the finals within the subsequent season, dropping to Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Gill additionally hammered three centuries within the final IPL. Only Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli (2016) and Rajasthan Royals batter Jos Buttler (2022) had extra in a single IPL season, scoring 4 every.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans’ Hardik Pandya moved again to his first franchise, Mumbai Indians, following a commerce between the 2 franchises. The all-rounder spent two momentous years with GT, spearheading their marketing campaign with aplomb.
In GT’s debut season in 2022, Hardik ensured a fairytale begin, with the crew lifting the coveted trophy, whereas they completed runners-up of their second season after a last-ball defeat in an exhilarating last earlier this yr.
