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ToggleStar Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is preparing for his comeback to competitive cricket in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Hardik Pandya indirectly reacted to Rohit Sharma’s wife, Ritika Sajdeh’s recent comment on Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mark Boucher.
A few months ago, Mumbai Indians (MI) management surprised many by announcing Hardik Pandya as captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. Hardik rejoined the Mumbai-based team through an all-money trade in November after two years with the Gujarat Titans (GT).
The Mumbai Indians’ decision to replace Rohit Sharma as captain after his 11-year tenure has stirred controversy among fans, with many expressing outrage. It’s worth mentioning that the 36-year-old batter guided the team to a record five titles in the tournament’s history.
Taking It Up A Notch – Hardik Pandya
In a video shared on Instagram by Hardik Pandya, he is seen incorporating yoga, light bowling, and batting drills into his training routine. He appears to bowl effortlessly on the field, showing no signs of discomfort and exhibiting his fitness.
Hardik Pandya sustained an ankle injury during the ODI World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh while bowling his first over. The all-rounder landed awkwardly on his follow-through and was subsequently ruled out of the tournament.
In India People Get Quite Emotional – Mark Boucher
Speaking on the Smash Sports podcast, Mark Boucher explained the decision to replace Rohit Sharma as MI’s captain. Boucher emphasized that it was purely a cricketing decision and that it would bring out the best in Rohit as a player.
“I think it was purely a cricketing decision. We saw the window period to get Hardik back as a player. For me, it’s a transition phase. A lot of people don’t understand in India, people get quite emotional But you know you take the emotions away from it,” Boucher said.
“I think it’s just more of a cricketing decision that was made and I do think it is going to bring the best out of Rohit as a person as a player. Just let him go out and enjoy and score some good runs,” he added.
“One thing I did pick up with Ro (Rohit) is that he is a fantastic guy. I mean he’s been captaining for ages and he’s done really well for Mumbai Indians. Now he also leads India as well. It is that he walks into a place and there’s just cameras in it and he’s so busy and he hasn’t had probably the best couple of seasons of late with the bat but he’s done well as a captain,” Boucher stated.
So Many Things Wrong With This – Ritika Sajdeh
In response to a clip shared by Smash Sports, Ritika Sajdeh swiftly expressed doubt about Mark Boucher’s explanation, stating, “So many things wrong with this,” in a comment on the post.
Ritika Sajdeh’s comment on Mark Boucher’s interview talking about Hardik Pandya taking over MI captaincy. (Smash Sports Podcast). pic.twitter.com/5sAAVa5xVu
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 6, 2024
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