One name currently in the limelight in Indian cricket is Hardik Pandya. He recently returned home after being traded from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians.
In the upcoming season, Hardik will be playing for his former team, Mumbai Indians, as he takes on the role of captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma. A video of Pandya’s warm welcome in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has surfaced.
Pandya has been a part of the IPL since 2015, starting with Mumbai Indians. He remained with the Mumbai team until 2021, after which he was not retained. In 2022, the new team, Gujarat Titans, acquired Pandya and appointed him as captain.
Pandya led Gujarat to victory in his debut season, but this year, the team had to settle for the runner-up position, losing to Chennai in the final.
A grand welcome of Hardik Pandya in Jamnagar.pic.twitter.com/eZllId7wfb
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 27, 2023
A video of Hardik Pandya’s grand entrance in Jamnagar has gone viral. The footage shows a spectacular reception with horsemen on both sides of his arrival.
As Pandya’s car stops, a loud cheer erupts, and after receiving permission from the horse rider, his carriage enters. Surrounded by horsemen, Pandya is welcomed in a manner reminiscent of a king. This 30-second video has gained popularity on social media.
In terms of his cricketing career, there is good news for Team India. Although Pandya suffered a heel injury during the 2023 World Cup, leading to his withdrawal from the tournament, recent reports indicate that he has successfully recovered.
Despite initial concerns about missing IPL 2024 due to the injury, the Times of India has reported that Hardik is fit and ready. Additionally, he is expected to lead Team India in the upcoming three-match T20 series against Afghanistan scheduled for January.
