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  • 'The Feeling Of…': MI Captain Hardik Pandya Makes A BIG Statement On Returning To And Leading Mumbai Indians In IPL 2024 | cricket news

    Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, in a video, talked about the feeling of wearing the Blue colors of the franchise, describing it as “really special”. Pandya stated that he started his journey from here and coming back and playing for the team is special for him. Later on in the video he spoke about bowling coach Lasith Malinga and the head coach Mark Boucher.

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    “The feeling of wearing blue color is really special for me. Journey started here. Coming back and playing which is always gonna be special. Malinga is like my brother from the start and Boucher has been wonderful. We will make sure that we will play a brand of cricket which all will be proud of and at the same point of time, that's going to be a ride no one will forget,” the right-arm seamer said in a video posted by Mumbai Indians on X.

    The Baroda-born cricketer is set to captain Mumbai Indians (MI), replacing their five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy-winning skipper Rohit Sharma in the 2024 season of the cash-rich league.

    “My journey started here. Coming back home & playing is always going to be special.” – @hardikpandya7_#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/GrtVmjl7Xd

    — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 15, 2024

    In November last year, the 30-year-old player moved back from Gujarat Titans (GT) to his former franchise. The star all-rounder spent two momentous years with GT, spearheading their campaign in the cash-rich league with aplomb. In GT's debut season in 2022, Hardik got them off to a fairytale start, with the team lifting the coveted trophy.

    In 31 matches for GT, the right-hand batsman has scored 833 runs at an average of 37.86 and a strike rate of over 133, with six half-centuries and a best score of 87*. He also took 11 wickets for the team, with the best figures of 3/17.

    Pandya also played 92 matches for MI from 2015-2021, scoring 1,476 runs at an average of 27.33 at a strike rate of over 153, with four half-centuries and best score of 91. He also took 42 wickets for the team, with the best bowling figures of 3/20. Pandya has won five IPL trophies, four with MI (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) and GT (2022).

    The 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will start on March 22, with defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set to clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a South Indian derby at their home arena – MA Chidambaram Stadium.

    Last year's runners-up Gujarat Titans and five-time champions Mumbai Indians will square off against each other in a mouth-watering clash on March 24 at Ahmedabad. The fixture has gained a lot of hype because of star all-rounder Pandya's move to his former franchise MI following two great seasons with GT. Shubman Gill has taken over the captaincy of GT.

    Mumbai Indians (MI) IPL 2024 squad: Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Verma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal WadheraJasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Hardik Pandya (traded from GT), Romario Shepherd (traded from LSG), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma.

  • WATCH: Hardik Pandya Joins MI Camp Ahead Of IPL 2024, Hugs Coach Boucher | cricket news

    Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya joined the Mumbai Indians (MI) camp ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season starting from March 22 this year. Notably, Pandya is set to captain Mumbai Indians (MI), replacing their five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy-winning skipper Rohit Sharma in the 2024 season of the cash-rich league.

    In a video posted by Mumbai Indians (MI) official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Pandya was seen entering the MI dressing room and performing a pooja along with head coach Mark Boucher. (IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma Tipped To Become CSK Captain In Place Of MS Dhoni By Ambati Rayudu)

    #OneFamily #MumbaiIndians @hardikpandya7 pic.twitter.com/XBs5eJFdfS

    Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 11, 2024

    In November last year, Pandya moved back from Gujarat Titans (GT) to his former franchise as part of a trade between both franchises. The star all-rounder spent two momentous years with GT, spearheading their campaign in the cash-rich league with aplomb. In GT's debut season in 2022, Hardik got them off to a fairytale start, with the team lifting the coveted trophy. (Mohammed Shami Not Available For T20 World Cup 2024 And IPL 2024, Confirms BCCI Secretary Jay Shah)

    In 31 matches for GT, Pandya scored 833 runs at an average of 37.86 and a strike rate of over 133, with six half-centuries and a best score of 87*. He also took 11 wickets for the team, with the best figures of 3/17.

    Pandya also played 92 matches for MI from 2015-2021, scoring 1,476 runs at an average of 27.33 at a strike rate of over 153, with four half-centuries and best score of 91. He also took 42 wickets for the team, with the best bowling figures of 3/20. Pandya has won five IPL trophies, four with MI (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) and GT (2022).

    The 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will start from March 22, with defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set to clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a South Indian derby at their home arena–MA Chidambaram Stadium. .

    Last year's runners-up Gujarat Titans and five-time champions Mumbai Indians will square off against each other in a mouth-watering clash on March 24 at Ahmedabad. The fixture has gained a lot of hype because of star all-rounder Pandya's move to his former franchise MI following two great seasons with GT. Shubman Gill has taken over the captaincy of GT.

    Mumbai Indians (MI) IPL 2024 squad: Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Verma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal. , Jason Behrendorff, Hardik Pandya (traded from GT), Romario Shepherd (traded from LSG), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma.

  • WPL 2024: Why MI-W Captain Harmanpreet Kaur Missed Mega Clash Vs Smriti Mandhana's RCB-W

    Explained: Why MI-W skipper Harmanpreet Kaur missed the clash against RCB-W.

  • WATCH: Suryakumar Yadav Walks With Supporter Due To Ankle Injury Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2024 | cricket news

    In what can be another huge blow to Team India’s lineup for the T20I series against Afghanistan, Suryakumar Yadav has been sidelined from the series due to an ankle injury. As per a report from HT, SKY injured his ankle during the tour of South Africa. Surya was leading the Men in Blue in the recent T20I series against Australia and the Proteas. Reportedly, he has suffered from a Grade-2 tear in his ankle.

    Mumbai Indians shared his video of walking with a supporter with his ankle covered with a guard. The video has raised lots of tension in the mind of cricket fans. (IPL 2024: Memes Pour In After Reports Of Hardik Pandya Missing IPL 2024 Due To Injury Go Viral)

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    Suryakumar Yadav is all set to miss the T20I series against Afghanistan due to an ankle injury sustained during the series against South Africa, said reports.

    The twist of fate could potentially keep him out of action for six weeks, casting a shadow over his immediate participation. (Big Blow For Team India And Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya Likely To Miss Afghanistan Series And IPL 2024)

    The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed Suryakumar’s absence, detailing his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

    Sources within the BCCI revealed that the 31-year-old’s return would be tested with a stint in the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai in February, serving as a fitness check before the impending Indian Premier League (IPL).

    “Surya has reported to NCA for rehab work and the Medical Science team as of now has ruled him injured. He won’t be able to play against Afghanistan which starts in three weeks. Since he is unlikely to be selected for Tests, he will possibly play for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy in February to check his fitness before playing in the IPL,” a source privy to BCCI told IANS.

    With key players like Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya unavailable, the selectors may face a captaincy conundrum.

    The speculations around Rohit Sharma potentially leading the side emerged unless the selectors decided to opt for Ravindra Jadeja as a temporary captain. However, Jadeja’s workload concerns loomed large with his commitment to all five Tests against England.

    Adding to the woes, Ruturaj Gaikwad, who led the squad at the Asian Games, found himself sidelined due to a broken finger, further thinning the available batting options.

    The selectors will also face a dilemma over who will be the wicketkeeper as Ishan Kishan withdrew from the South Africa Tests citing “personal reasons,” with reports suggesting a prioritization of mental health after a year on the road. Jitesh Sharma was touted as the replacement behind the stumps.

    The BCCI, respecting the players’ privacy, refrained from prying into Kishan’s decision, acknowledging the toll that inconsistent selections can take on a player’s mental well-being.

    As the team regroups to face Afghanistan, the challenges ahead are not just on the field but also in managing the delicate balance between performance and player well-being in the demanding world of international cricket. (With IANS inputs)

  • IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans Head Coach Ashish Nehra Breaks Silence On Hardik Pandya Leaving Franchise, Lists Reason Why Shubman Gill Was Named Captain

    GT coach Ashish Nehra feels Shubman Gill is the right man to lead Gujarat Titans after Hardik Pandya left for Mumbai Indians.

  • WPL 2024: All franchises retained their top players for the next season, see complete list

    Women’s Premier League (WPL) The franchise has decided to retain all its marquee players. in the second season also Harmanpreet Kaur Meg Lanning will play for Mumbai Indians, Meg Lanning will play for Delhi Capitals and Smriti Mandhana will play for Royal Challengers Bangalore only. The five franchises had only time till October 15 to ‘retain’ players for WPL 2024.

    Mumbai won the first title

    The five franchises have retained 60 players, including 21 foreign cricketers, while 29 have been retired. Apart from Harmanpreet Kaur, the Mumbai team has retained Haley Mathews, Yastika Bhatia, Natalie Sciver Brunt, Amelia Kerr and Isabelle Wong. Delhi team has retained 15 players. At the same time, UP Warriors have kept their core group the same.

    List of retained and dropped players of 5 WPL teams

    Delhi Capitals

    Retained players: Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Laura Harris, Marianne Capp, Meg Lanning, Meenu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Shefali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepti, Tanya Bhatia, Titas Sadhu.

    Released players: Aparna Mandal, Jasia Akhtar, Tara Norris.

    gujarat giants

    Retained players: Ashley Gardner, Beth Mooney, D Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakeel, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar.

    Released players: Annabel Sutherland, Ashwini Kumari, Georgia Wareham, Hurley Gala, Kim Garth, Mansi Joshi, Monica Patel, Parunika Sisodia, S Meghna, Sophia Dunkley, Sushma Verma.

    Mumbai Indians

    Retained players: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Humaira Kazi, Isabelle Wong, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala, Saika Ishaq, Yastika Bhatia.

    Release Player: Dhara Gujjar, Heather Graham, Neelam Bisht, Sonam Yadav.

    Royal Challengers Bangalore

    Retained players: Asha Shobhana, Disha Cassatt, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine.

    Released players: Dane Van Niekerk, Erin Burns, Komal Zanzad, Megan Shutt, Poonam Khemnar, Preeti Bose, Sahana Pawar.

    UP Warriors

    Retained players: Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarwani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Lauren Bell, Lakshmi Yadav, Parshvi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gaikwad, S. Yashashree, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath.

    Release Player: Devika Vaidya, Shabnam Ismail, Shivli Shinde, Simran Shaikh.