Fans pointed out that this was probably the first time Krunal Pandya had celebrated his brother Hardik's wicket in the IPL.
MI's bowlers spent considerable time discussing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at their pre-game team meetings.
Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler Praful Hinge credits Hardik Pandya's encouragement for boosting his confidence after a successful IPL debut, highlighting his yorker expertise and recovery from a back injury.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admits the team needs to reassess its strategy after a heavy defeat to Punjab Kings in the IPL.
'Hardik Pandya is a good captain. But they have two T20 World Cup-winning captains playing under him now.'
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admits the team needs to introspect and rethink their strategy after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their recent IPL match. He acknowledges the team is struggling to set the pace and needs to improve in both batting and bowling, particularly in the powerplay overs.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya criticised his team's bowling performance after their defeat to Rajasthan Royals in a rain-curtailed IPL match. He emphasised the need for bowlers to take responsibility and improve their execution.
Krunal Pandya said he does not prepare too much with his surprise bouncer -- one that batters tend to leave alone.
Hardik Pandya has returned to training for the Mumbai Indians ahead of their IPL match against the Rajasthan Royals after missing the previous game due to illness.
"I am proud of our country... I am proud of our team. They have all done such a phenomenal job. But obviously, he (Hardik Pandya) is my player of the team," said model Mahieka Sharma who walked for Designer Anamika Khanna at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya needs to lead from the front if the team is to win the upcoming IPL.
Star Indian hockey players Hardik Singh and Salima Tete are among the nominees for the Hockey India Player of the Year awards, with the ceremony set to recognise outstanding achievements and contributions to Indian hockey.
Hardik Pandya recalled how Ricky Ponting pranked him during his debut IPL season with Mumbai Indians in 2015 by joking about prize money after post-match awards.
A jubilant Mahieka planted a kiss on Hardik Pandya before the couple broke in a dance to celebrate India's historic back-to-back T20 World Cup titles.
Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur were named Hockey India Player of the Year in the men's and women's categories, respectively, at a ceremony in New Delhi. Several other players, officials, and member units were also recognised for their contributions to Indian hockey.
An advocate has filed a police complaint against cricketer Hardik Pandya, accusing him of disrespecting the national flag during T20 World Cup victory celebrations.
A complaint has been filed against Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya for allegedly disrespecting the national flag during T20 World Cup celebrations. The complaint alleges inappropriate behaviour with the flag while celebrating with his girlfriend.
Hardik Pandya celebrated India's victory over New Zealand with his signature pose, joined by teammates and acknowledged by the ICC.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya discusses his journey from a 'pure batter' to a key player, crediting hard work and Mumbai Indians' scouting system for his success.
Hardik Pandya celebrated girlfriend Mahieka Sharma's 25th birthday with a romantic post on social media on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya reveals a new tattoo dedicated to his partner, Mahieka Sharma, just before the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Pakistan.
India's flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya has described winning his second successive T20 World Cup title as fulfilment of a personal promise and declared that "this is just the start" of the team's dominance.
Against Namibia on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Hardik delivered a clinical all-round performance, scoring a brilliant half-century and taking two wickets as India cruised to a commanding 93-run victory.
Mumbai Indians slump to a fourth straight defeat in IPL 2026 as a viral on-field exchange between Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah raises questions.
India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya paid tribute to girlfriend Mahieka Sharma for helping him rediscover his love for the game, a shift that saw him putting in the long hours in the net.
Shreyas Iyer's sensational relay catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya during the Mumbai Indians versus Punjab Kings IPL match at the Wankhede stadium is being hailed as a defining moment of the season.
Hardik Singh has been named captain of the Indian men's hockey team for the FIH Pro League matches in Hobart, following Harmanpreet Singh's withdrawal due to personal reasons.
In a moment of brilliance that set the tone for the India vs New Zealand third T20I in Guwahati, Hardik Pandya produced a stunning piece of athleticism in the very first over of the match.
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri visited the Mumbai Indians training session at Wankhede Stadium, interacting with players and receiving a team jersey from Hardik Pandya.
'You won't find anyone else like Hardik Pandya.'
Former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul terms Hardik Pandya India's biggest threat ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo but tips Pakistan to edge the high-pressure contest.
RCB batter Tim David fined 25% of his match fee and given a demerit point for breaching IPL's Code of Conduct, while MI captain Hardik Pandya penalised Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate.
India's ace all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Thursday said his preparation ahead of any major tournament is akin to army-camp-style training, incorporating rigorous physical activities and discipline to help him perform at his peak for the country.
India crushed Namibia by 93 runs in the T20 World Cup, powered by Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, but concerns remain ahead of the Pakistan clash.
India face The Netherlands in their final T20 World Cup league match in batting-friendly conditions at the Narendra Modi stadium?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru powered their way to 240/4 with half-centuries from Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and Rajat Patidar, before holding off a late fightback to beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in a high-scoring IPL clash on Sunday.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has expressed his support for Jasprit Bumrah, despite the bowler's recent struggles. Jayawardene also highlighted the team's overall bowling ineffectiveness, particularly in the Power Play overs, as a key area for improvement.
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis suggests Mumbai Indians need to reduce their reliance on Jasprit Bumrah to achieve consistency in the IPL.
'Mahieka was simply walking down a staircase at a Bandra restaurant when paparazzi decided to capture her from an angle that no woman deserves to be photographed from.'
'He's the guy who can win you games with bat and ball. He can bowl in any situation, he can bat anywhere in the line up.'
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