IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya Says ‘Wearing Mumbai Indians’ Colours is Very Special’

Back to the franchise with which he began his profession within the Indian Premier League (IPL), India T20 captain Hardik Pandya is enthusiastic about returning to Mumbai Indians and mentioned sporting the crew’s colors is very particular for him.

Hardik, who joined Gujarat Titans earlier than the beginning of the 2022 version and led them to the title of their first marketing campaign, couldn’t include his pleasure about returning to Mumbai Indians for IPL 2024 because the franchise began its preparations for the upcoming season in Mumbai with head coach Mark Boucher supervising the coaching session.

“The feeling of wearing this colour is very special for me. The journey started here, coming back home and playing is always going to be special,” Hardik was quoted as saying by Mumbai Indians in a social media submit.

Lasith Malinga additionally returns to the franchise as bowling coach this yr. “Mali has been my brother from the start and Mark has been wonderful. We will make sure we will play a brand of cricket that everyone will be proud of and at the same time, it’s going to be a ride that no one forgets,” Hardik added.

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Meanwhile, Mark Boucher mentioned Hardik has obtained a heat welcome from the crew and has already gelled very well. “He certainly knows the changing room better than what I do. It’s sort of homecoming for a couple of people. He has fitted in really well and is excited for the season. We look forward to having him back and winning some games for Mumbai Indians again,” he concluded.

“At the start of each season, everyone is very excited. There are a couple of new faces around, so there’s a little bit of nerves as well. We would like to build up to the start of the season,” Mark continued.

Mumbai Indians will begin their IPL marketing campaign on March 23 in opposition to Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.

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