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'IPL k baad fir injured jaega' - Fans react as Hardik Pandya resumes bowling in open nets

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been out of the game since the ODI World Cup 2023 as he injured his ankle in the game against Bangladesh.

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India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been out of the game since the ODI World Cup 2023. During the game against Bangladesh, he injured his ankle and a few games later, he was ruled out of the tournament. Since then, Pandya is yet to play a game. During the tournament, the team didn't announce any replacement for the all-rounder.

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After the tournament, the team played three T20I series, one ODI series, and Two Test series including the ongoing one against England. While the India all-rounder doesn't play the longest format of the game since 2018, he does play in the white-ball format. Meanwhile, in a video uploaded by the former Gujarat Titans captain, he was seen bowling in the nets.

"I'm feeling very good after coming back here. I treat (this ground) as a temple, because the amount of things I've learnt on this ground, it's like a temple for me. What it has taught me is priceless. My journey started literally 17 years back on this very ground. I will make sure everything possible today, and every day," he says in the video.

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Hardik Pandya will lead Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024

The five-time IPL winner will lead the Mumbai Indians for the first time. He has replaced Rohit Sharma as captain. 

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Commenting on this transition Mahela Jayawardene, Global Head of Performance, Mumbai Indians said “It is part of legacy building and staying true to the MI philosophy of being future-ready. Mumbai Indians have always been blessed with exceptional leadership right from Sachin to Harbhajan and Ricky to Rohit, who while contributing to the immediate success have always had an eye on strengthening the team for the future. It is in keeping with this philosophy that Hardik Pandya will assume captaincy of Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2024 season.
 
"We express our gratitude to Rohit Sharma for his exceptional leadership; his tenure as the captain of the Mumbai Indians since 2013 has been nothing short of extraordinary. His leadership has not only brought unparalleled success to the team but has also solidified his place as one of the finest captains in the history of the IPL. Under his guidance, MI became one of the most successful and loved teams ever. We will look forward to his guidance and experience on and off the field to further strengthen MI," he added.
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