New Delhi: Kieron Pollard, to represent Mumbai Indians in 150 matches and also become the first player and MI batting coach after IPL retirement, is ready for the new IPL season and I ย am excited. In a video shared by Mumbai Indians on Twitter, Pollard welcomed Hardik Pandya, who has always been an integral part of the five-time champions, to the team.
How the 2024 season plays out for us I’m very excited to see. It’s a new season. We also have some new guys in the batting line-up. It’s good to have him (Pandya) back. Mumbai Indians He has had a good run in the last five-six years. He has done a fantastic job for Mumbai. To see him in a new role looking forward. And someone is here to give him (Pandya) all the support he needs to move forward. inheritance to themย Yes, this is also on.”
Earlier, Mumbai Indians had traded Pandya to Gujarat Titans for the upcoming season. He made his IPL debut with Indians Mumbai in 2015 and won four titles with the team before joining Gujarat Titans in 2022.
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— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 16, 2024
To a title win in the same season, Pandya led Gujarat Titans. Pandya returned to captain Mumbai Indians, replacing Rohit Sharma on March 22 IPL 2024 will begin, taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) with defending champions Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
On Sunday, March 24, Mumbai Indians will begin their campaign against last year’s runners-up Gujarat Titans.
Hardik Pandyaโs With Mumbai Indians journey
Hardik Pandya joined Mumbai Indians in 2015 during the IPL and stayed with the team for seven seasons, leading Trinidad to form a close bond with the all-rounder. Kieron Pollard has been a respected figure within the franchise since the third season in 2010, having previously been a veteran member for 13 consecutive seasons.
MI until 2022 at Pollard and Hardik were teammates when the Indian all-rounder left for Gujarat Titans. Hardik Pandya is ready to reconnect with his former team ahead of the IPL 2024 season. Meanwhile, Pollard has previously announced his retirement from the IPL from the 2023 season and has come to bat for the team in the role of coach.
In a video shared by Mumbai Indians on the ‘X’ social media platform a few days ago, Hardik Pandya expressed the importance of wearing the MI jersey. โThe feeling of wearing this colour is very special for me Pandeya expressed. This is where my journey began and coming back home will always be special,
MI will begin their 2024 IPL campaign against former team Gujarat Titans under their new captain at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 24 (Sunday).
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