Will Hardik Pandya return to Mumbai Indians for IPL 2024?
Hardik Pandya (Source: Twitter)
Hardik Pandya might make his comeback to Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2024. The reports claim that Gujarat Titans might be looking forward to getting Jofra Archer or Rohit Sharma in the trade for Hardik Pandya. The reports seem to be shocking, as the players in recent times have been deeply associated with their respective franchises and already have a good fanbase in the same regard.
Rohit Sharma has been with Mumbai Indians for more than 10 years now. Since 2013, Sharma has been a part of the Mumbai-based franchise. For nine and a half seasons, Sharma led Mumbai Indians. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Hardik was groomed by MI in the IPL. In the 2015 season of the league, Hardik came to the fore with his finishing against CSK in one of the matches.
From 2015 to 2021, Hardik was a part of MI and played a key role in 4 title wins of the franchise. For the 2022 season of the IPL, Hardik was released by MI, and he went on to join Gujarat Titans. Hardik led GT to a title win in his very first season. In 2023, Hardik helped GT to reach the final of the league for the second consecutive time. The star All-rounder has already captured the hearts of many in GT.
Hardik Pandya to be out of action till IPL 2024
Surprisingly, Pandya might be released by GT, given how valuable he is in the shorter formats as a player and as a captain. The star All-rounder suffered an ankle injury and missed most of the recently concluded World Cup 2023. India lost the final against Australia by 6 wickets. The loss of the home side hurt the fans a lot.
Many recalled Hardik after the loss of the team and wished he played in the final. Reports also suggest that Hardik might only return to cricket for the IPL 2024. In the series preceding that like the bilateral against Australia, South Africa, and England, Hardik is unlikely to play. Fans will be waiting for the comeback of one of the best all-rounders in the world of cricket.
