CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Hardik Pandya shared his transformation journey since the freak injury he endured during the ODI World Cup last year.
For Hardik Pandya, the past few months have been a whirlwind of highs and lows. The dynamic all-rounder’s journey took a dramatic turn during the 2023 ODI World Cup when a freak ankle injury abruptly cut short his campaign. This injury sidelined him from all forms of cricket until March this year, when he made a much-anticipated return to the Indian Premier League. However, this return was the beginning of an entirely different saga.
In November last year, Hardik’s return to the franchise that ignited his IPL career, the Mumbai Indians (MI), was met with great fanfare. The Mumbai faithful, who had always adored their star player, were thrilled to see him back in blue and gold. However, the atmosphere quickly soured when the franchise made a controversial decision: Hardik was named the successor to Rohit Sharma as the team’s new captain. This move did not sit well with the MI fans, who held Rohit in the highest regard for his leadership and success with the team.
