Hardik Pandya has been launched by Gujarat Titans, the IPL franchise tweeted on Monda afternoon. The tweet learn: “Farewell and best wishes on your next journey. Go well, HP.” The message futher learn, “Dear Hardik, Thank you for the memories. We wish you the best.”
Mumbai Indians have traded of their former all-rounder for a sum of Rs 15 crore, which is the IPL wage of Pandya in addition to an undisclosed switch charge.
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Hardik tweeted the video of him getting bought on the public sale by MI. The video captured his journey from a rookie to a profitable all-rounder and the way MI formed this journey. Hardik wrote: “This brings back so many wonderful memories. Mumbai. Wankhede. Paltan. Feels good to be back. #OneFamily.”
Welcome again ____! _ #OneFamily https://t.co/rrP5s36xn2
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) November 27, 2023
MI retweeted the Pandya video and wrote: “Welcome back, home.”
The rumours of Hardik going to Mumbai was doing the rounds of social media for a very long time. However, the rumours got here to a standstill when GT introduced the checklist of gamers retained on the night of November 26, which was the deadline day to announce the retentions.
However, extra reviews floated in that MI had signed the commerce deal proper after the retentions had been introduced after which it was matter of time earlier than the official announcement was made.
With Hardik leaving, Shubman Gill has been named in because the captain of Gujarat Titans. He will lead the 2022 champions from IPL 2024.
On Hardik’s return to MI, MI proprietor Nita Ambani stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Hardik again house! It’s a heartwarming reunion with our Mumbai Indians household! From being a younger scouted expertise of Mumbai Indians to now being a crew India star, Hardik has come a good distance and we’re excited for what the longer term holds for him and Mumbai Indians!”
Akash Ambani additionally expressed his happiness on seeing Hardik again at Mumbai Indians. “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,” stated Akash.
