The selectors had picked him in the squad without testing him in the Ranji games.
Rashid Khan says the pressure of performance in IPL is more than the World Cup and Shubman Gill as the leader of Gujarat Titans has a great opportunity to take bold decisions to prove his credentials as a great captain.
Afghanistan veteran all-rounder Mohammed Nabi expressed his happiness at joining Mumbai Indians (MI) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season next year, saying that he looks forward to joining Indian stars like Rohit Sharma, skipper Hardik Pandya, number one T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya says bowling a full quota of four overs in the IPL is tiring, but insists he is getting better with each passing game.
Ben Stokes was on 26 and Rajasthan had lost two quick wickets and were languishing at 55-2.
Want a game against SL to impress Hardik, says Shivam Mavi after maiden India call-up
They may not have made it to the Asia Cup final, but you wouldn't know by their antics in the dressing room.
'With his pace it's always going to be tough to get 18 runs.'
Kieron Pollard's loyalty post sparked speculation about its connection to recent events, particularly the change in Mumbai Indians' captaincy.
"Hard work always pays. I always believe that if you do hard work with good intention, it pays. My point is how to prepare myself best. One day result will go my side, other day it won't," Hardik said at the post-match press conference.
'Wear your mask, sanitise, social distance and step out only if needed.'
Hardik Pandya has credited physio Nitin Patel and trainer Soham Patel for his comeback in international cricket
A heartwarming image went viral, capturing Suryakumar Yadav celebrating with the World Cup trophy alongside his wife Devisha Shetty.
It is also learnt that the physios at the BCCI Centre of Excellence has not set a specific time frame for him to return to action, even though Bumrah has been steadily increasing his workload at nets and match simulations.
Even shadow Purple Cup winner Prasidh couldn't escape Vaibhav's onslaught on Monday night!
Captain Virat Kohli and Head coach Ravi Shastri wax eloquent about the team's new-found star all-rounder Hardik Pandya
On Saturday, Hardik Pandya shared a heartwarming picture of him with his newborn son
Hardik's finishing has hit another level this IPL as the 25-year-old remained unbeaten on 37 from 16 balls.
The 33-year-old proved his worth in the penultimate over as MI chased 203 and conceded just seven runs against hard-hitting batters Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma.
Hardik Pandya and Chris Morris were reprimanded for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct
Rohit immediately knew the gravity of his mistake. He banged the ground in frustration, visibly furious with himself.
Hardik may not have played the four Test matches, but he is a shoo-in for India's T20 team.
Flamboyant India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Saturday ruled out of the upcoming Test series against New Zealand after failing to regain full match fitness. He is unlikely to come back before this year's Indian Premier League, which is scheduled to start on March 29.
IMAGES from the 1st T20I between India and Bangladesh played in Gwalior on Sunday
However, the BCCI, in its bid to stay more vigilant in times of brutal power-hitting, has allowed the match officials to check any piece of willow if they deem required, even during a live game.
'But, obviously, the medical team would wait and watch as to how he shapes up during the training sessions.'
'If you stay humble, put your heart in the right place, train hard, and let your bat talk, God finds ways to bless you.'
As the team gears up for the ODIs, all-rounder Hardik Pandya took some time off along with his team mates in South Africa.
Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar, on Monday, welcomed Hardik Pandya's return to the Indian ODI team, saying his presence covers all bases for the side.
Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 51 in IPL 12: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The 29-year-old all-rounder said he did the hard grind four successive months during his time away from the Indian team after the T20 World Cup.
Delhi Capitals snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as Mumbai Indians pulled off a stunning 12-run comeback win in a thrilling IPL 2025 match.
His performance in Pune was a powerful response to his recent struggles in the Ranji Trophy, where he had been dismissed for ducks in both innings during Mumbai's loss to Jammu and Kashmir.
'He is a lot calmer now and more confident about what he wants to do, whether it's with the bat or with the ball'
A couple of days before he led India in the first of the ODIs against Australia at Mohali, Skipper K L Rahul was at Antillia, Nita and Ambani's home, to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi.
India's Head Coach Gautam Gambhir has seen both ends of the spectrum with high of Champions Trophy and low of six Test losses and he'll have tough choices to make once the new two-year cycle comes around with the new season.
Suryakumar Yadav has been named the captain for this T20I series, bringing his leadership and experience to the relatively young squad. Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma will serve as the wicketkeepers, while key players such as Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Washington Sundar are included to strengthen the batting and bowling departments.
Under Pandya, Gujarat Titans, a first-time franchise, have reached the final in its inaugural yea
After leading Gujarat Titans to the IPL 2022 title in their first season, winning the Twenty20 World Cup with India is next on Hardik Pandya's bucket list.
Arshdeep was lethal in India's seven-wicket win over USA, snaring four wickets for just nine runs in New York on Wednesday.
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