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Watch: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya visits the Somnath Temple amid poor IPL form

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya visited the Somnath Temple in Gujarat amid Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 matches. After Pandya made a comeback to his former team as the skipper, MI have been failing to open their winning streak in the current season.

A fit-again Suryakumar Yadav will be expected to immediately deliver the goods when they and the Delhi Capitals lock horns in a bid to arrest their slide in their IPL clash on Sunday.

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Hardik Pandya at Somnaath temple. The sadness is clearly visible on his face. wishing you a great comeback @hardikpandya7 😊

Har Har Mahadev 🙏#HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/HQ3ZzmshNl

— MOHIT 🐐 (@Themohit_19) April 5, 2024

Ab hoga Strong Comeback 😎 #HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/KwZwkLoJbq

— Aditya 🙂 (@myselfaditya05) April 5, 2024

With three losses in a row, MI are languishing at the bottom whereas Delhi Capitals have spiraled down to the ninth spot in the 10-team points table following a 106-run hammering in their last match.

If MI have once again made a characteristic start of falling into a hole with a string of defeats, the misfiring Delhi Capitals have had a similar fate suffering three losses from four outings and are under pressure to bounce back.

Suryakumar’s potential return to action will keep him at the cynosure since the T20 World Cup follows this iteration of IPL immediately and his form and fitness will be crucial for the Indian campaign.

SKY and his road to recovery

Having spent the last three months nursing an ankle injury and recovering from a surgery for sports hernia, the world’s premier T20 batter Suryakumar hit the ground running with his first training session here at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

Along with strength and mobility exercises, Suryakumar batted without any visible discomfort to get back in the groove and gear up to come to the rescue of his struggling teammates, who have collectively failed in all departments.

(With PTI inputs)

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IPL 2024 SRH vs MI highlights: SRH defends highest-ever total of T20 format; beats MI by 31 runs

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Mumbai Indians (MI) will travel to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on March 27, Wednesday, in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. MI lost their previous game to Gujarat Titans (GT) by six runs, whereas SRH fell short against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by four of the targets in their tournament’s opening fixture.

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Watch: Hardik Pandya greets former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma ahead of IPL 2024

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya takes the first step to greet former captain Rohit Sharma at the practice session ahead of IPL 2024. This was the first time the two big players of IPL came face to face after the mega trade-off between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians.

Ever since the big news, MI fans have gotten divided as a few support the former captain who won all the IPL cups and the one who seems to have the potential to carry the baton further in this limited-overs tournament.

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𝟰𝟱 🫂 𝟯𝟯#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians | @hardikpandya7 @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/eyKSq7WwCV

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 20, 2024

As the new season is about to start on March 22, Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday “handed” over the Chennai Super Kings captaincy to opener Ruturaj Gaikwad on the eve of the IPL opener here, a stunning decision that is bound to send speculation swirling on his playing future with the franchise.

In a post on X, the Indian Premier League made the announcement a day before CSK take on Royal Challengers Bangaluru. The five-time champions issued a brief statement soon after.

Presenting @ChennaiIPL's Captain – @Ruutu1331 🙌🙌#TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/vt77cWXyBI

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 21, 2024

“MS Dhoni has handed over Chennai Super Kings’ captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of the start of TATA IPL 2024. Ruturaj has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings since 2019 and has played 52 matches in IPL during this period. The team looks forward to the upcoming season,” said CSK.

There is speculation that Dhoni will retire at the end of the season and therefore the franchise felt the need for a smooth transition in the stalwart’s presence as a player.

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞!

The #TATAIPL is here and WE are ready to ROCK & ROLL 🎉🥳🥁

Presenting the 9 captains with PBKS being represented by vice-captain Jitesh Sharma. pic.twitter.com/v3fyo95cWI

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 21, 2024

Gaikwad, who has played six ODIs and 19 T20s for India, made his CSK debut in 2020 and has gone on to represent the team in 52 games.

“Whatever Dhoni does, it is in the best interest of the team. I got to know of the decision just before the captains’ meeting. You have to respect his decision, it is his call,” CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan told PTI.

Gaikwad, a stylish opener, had a memorable run last year, aggregating 590 runs in 16 games at an impressive strike rate of 147.50. His breakout year was 2021 when he amassed 635 runs in 16 games.

The 27-year-old from Maharashtra is not new to captaincy, having led the Indian team to the gold medal in the Asian Games last year. He has also led his state side Maharashtra.
(With PTI inputs)

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Hardik Pandya reveals he never thought he will lead Mumbai Indians one day

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As Mumbai Indians gear up for the IPL 2024 season, captain Hardik Pandya is looking forward to returning to action and turning out for the franchise he started his cricketing journey with.

Hardik said at the pre-season press conference in Mumbai on Monday. “First of all, it is very good to be back. I’m back where everything started. It is a very surreal feeling because everything that I have known from 2015 to now has been because of this team. My life completely changed when I made my debut in 2015. I’m very grateful to have reached here and playing again at a ground that is my favourite from day one.”

“It’s very good to be back.” 💙

Hardik Pandya shares his joy on reuniting with #MumbaiIndians, the team where his incredible journey started 🫶#OneFamily @hardikpandya7 pic.twitter.com/0SymPUikDY

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 18, 2024

Head coach Mark Boucher was satisfied with the preparations so far and was keen on seeing how the intra squad warm up games pan out. “We are in a good space at the moment. We have a big squad. We’ll be playing our first warm up game today. I’m looking forward to a couple of players putting their hands up for selection,” Boucher said.

Hardik called his return to MI a homecoming and said that he had never imagined he’ll be captaining Mumbai Indians at the beginning of his career. “It feels wonderful to be back. Never thought that 10 years down the line I’d be captaining Mumbai Indians. The feeling is amazing. Very excited for the season ahead and to play again with my old fellows. We have got a lot of success together,” Pandya added.

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Boucher felt the team was well rounded and the new additions are particularly exciting. “We have got new international players. They are very energetic, which is always good. We had a pretty good season. We are in a pretty good space at the moment,” Boucher said.

Hardik also gave peek into his captaincy mantra by saying his focus is on controlling the controllables. “You should focus on the process. I can’t win the IPL tomorrow. It can only happen a couple of months down the line. What we can focus on in those couple of months is how we prepare, how we take care of each other, how we make sure we know each other and out. The only thing we can promise is that we will play a brand of cricket that everyone will enjoy.”

🗣️ “Rohit will have his hand on my shoulder throughout the season.” – Hardik Pandya 🥹💙#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/P0U9HvWWeI

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 18, 2024

Boucher alluded to Hardik bringing in fresh ideas as captain and said his role was to enable Hardik to get the best out of the team. “I’ll be trying to help him out as much as I can and get everyone going in the right direction. I’m going to support the captain as much as possible.”

Hardik concluded by saying he is now fully fit and will be playing as an all-rounder this season “I have no issues with my body. I plan to play all the games possible.” Mumbai Indians begin their IPL campaign on Sunday 24th March against Gujarat Titans.

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Watch: Hardik Pandya makes heartfelt comment about Rohit Sharma in first presser as Mumbai Indians skipper

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Hardik Pandya reunited with his former franchise Mumbai Indians and held a press conference as the skipper of the team ahead of IPL season 2024. After having two successful years for Gujarat Titans, Pandya returned to Mumbai Indians after an all-cash deal trade deal in November 2023.

Pandya takes over the MI leadership duties which was originally led by Rohit Sharma, who won five titles making him Mumbai’s crowd favourite.

🗣️ “Rohit will have his hand on my shoulder throughout the season.” – Hardik Pandya 🥹💙#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/P0U9HvWWeI

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 18, 2024

Returning from a three-month injury layoff, Hardik said Rohit is still India’s captain and praised whatever the team has achieved is under his belt.

“There won’t be any confusion. He is still the India captain. What this team has achieved was achieved under his belt. I am just carrying it forward. I have played all my cricket with MI with Rohit as captain, so I am sure he will always be around to help me out,” Hardik said in a media interaction on Monday.

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However the new captain and the former skipper haven’t got any chance to chat personally after the transfer of business. When asked, he said, “Yes and no. Rohit has been travelling non-stop (with the Indian team). I will definitely catch up with him when he joins the squad.”

The Mark Boucher-coached side begins its IPL campaign with the match against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on March 23.

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Lasith Malinga: Mumbai Indians has always backed young talents

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The MI Junior Inter-School cricket tournament’s fourth edition came to a close on Thursday in Mumbai with Anjuman-I-Islam, RR Education Trust and Shardashram Vidyamandir emerging victorious in the Boys’ Under 14, Boys’ Under 16 and Girls’ Under 15 categories respectively. Lasith Malinga, bowling coach of Mumbai Indians in the IPL, felicitated the winners and spoke about the importance of a tournament like MI Junior.

Speaking during the event, Malinga said, “It is a brilliant opportunity for young cricketers in Mumbai. I am really thankful to MI for hosting a tournament like this where young cricketers can show their talent. They get to learn how to approach tournaments, deal with pressure. Once they display their talent, they can then go on to make a career in cricket.”

Malinga banne ka tareeka bohot 𝒌𝒆𝒛𝒖𝒂𝒍 hai Ishan Bhai 🤣💙#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians @ishankishan51 @malinga_ninety9 pic.twitter.com/3oOk4gjbVR

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 15, 2024

Malinga added that MI had unearthed many stars over the years. “MI has always backed talent. Jasprit Bumrah in 2013, Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya have all been backed by MI. They have gone on to play for India. MI Junior is another such great platform for budding cricketers. Youngsters can perform there and then go on to play for the state and national side too in the future,” he added.

Malinga reminisced about his days playing school cricket and the key role it played in his development as a cricketer. “School cricket is the most important because it sets your foundation. That is the age where you learn the most and learn very quickly. Nowadays, there are more opportunities but a tournament like MI Junior is the best way for young cricketers to develop their skills. I am looking forward to how these kids develop,” he said.

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Malinga was especially impressed with MI Junior having a girls’ category as well as female umpires and scorers. He hailed the inclusion of women, saying, “All the young girls have a great opportunity to play more and experience a high quality tournament at such a young age. I would request MI to continue this initiative as this is the best way of serving the game of cricket and also gives young cricketers a chance to shine.”

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‘Not only for cricket, WPL is an example for girls in all kinds of sports’ says Nita Ambani

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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As Mumbai Indians played their final league phase match in the Women’s Premier League this season ahead of the knockouts phase, team owner Nita Ambani was in Delhi on Tuesday to support the team where she also spoke about the importance of a platform like the WPL for sportswomen in India.

Nita Ambani hailed the WPL as a great opportunity for young girls to rub shoulders with the best players in the world. She said, “What a platform for our girls to perform. These girls are getting to play with the best in the world and it is such a heart-warming feeling.”

Mrs. Nita Ambani is in the house for #MIvRCB. 💙#OneFamily #AaliRe #MumbaiIndians #TATAWPL pic.twitter.com/xYhHzVJe2R

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 12, 2024

She had a special mention for Sajeevan Sajana, one of the team’s breakout stars this year, “I saw Sajana getting the award. She is a graduate of political science, her father is an autorickshaw driver and she chose to play cricket. I hope this sets an example for parents to encourage their girls to choose what profession they wish. Not only for cricket, WPL is an example for girls in all kinds of sports.”

“Focus is now on the Playoffs.” – Head Coach, Charlotte Edwards

Read her thoughts after last night’s game: https://t.co/3bjt6VsgPY#OneFamily #AaliRe #MumbaiIndians #TATAWPL #MIvRCB pic.twitter.com/0KJafIvn13

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 13, 2024

Ambani said that the ethos of #OneFamily and the positive atmosphere were key to MI’s success. “I have been in cricket since 2010 and watching these girls play is one of my most heart-warming experiences. MI is known to be a family and all I tell them is go out, do your best and enjoy yourself.”

MI’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been the leading run-getter for the team this year and put on a spirited performance of 95* in MI’s match v Gujarat Giants, the highest score in this edition so far. Mrs Ambani credited Harmanpreet as well as the team’s support staff led by Head Coach Charlotte Edwards along with Mentor and Bowling coach Jhulan Goswami for the team’s success.

Not our day. #OneFamily #AaliRe #MumbaiIndians #TATAWPL #MIvRCB pic.twitter.com/Sn12mn6dCo

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 12, 2024

“I must say that as One Family, Harmanpreet has led from the front. Look at the last game she played, just fabulous. Our dressing room atmosphere has been fantastic with our support staff led by Charlotte and Jhulan. I think that comes onto the field. MI is One Family and we play as one.”

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Mumbai Indians unveil IPL 2024 season jersey designed by Monisha Jaising

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Mumbai Indians and Skechers unveiled the 2024 season’s jersey designed by the renowned designer Monisha Jaising. Mumbai Indians will play their first home game on April 01, 2024.

Drawing inspiration from the vibrant hues of Mumbai Indians’ iconic blue and gold, Jaising has designed the jersey that will stand as a symbol of steadfast dedication and allegiance. Inspired by initialism, the design is derived by using the initial M placed in a grid format on an art Deco pattern with a play of thin and thick lines in shades of royal blue reflecting a geometry that’s precise and clean.

𝗠𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗜 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦 🆇 𝗦𝗞𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦

👕 आपली Men’s team 𝕁𝔼ℝ𝕊𝔼𝕐 is here! 🤩

Pre-order here 👉 https://t.co/YfTjNo3fWd#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #IPL2024 @skechersGOin pic.twitter.com/2tHpWVbSNQ

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 7, 2024

While royal blue signifies confidence and strength, Jaising has used imperial blue to exude empathy and dependability – all emotions that stand true for the Mumbai Indians and its fans. Marrying this with a dash of gold, to harness energy and power from the sun, through a racing graphic along the sides of the jersey that is meant to emphasise the powerful torso of the champion player.

Speaking on the unveiling, Mumbai Indians Spokesperson, said, “As our players don the iconic blue and gold jersey colours, they carry with them the hopes and dreams of our MI Paltan, fuelled by the spirit of ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’. The jersey is a badge of honour, a symbol of pride for all who wear it, as they get to express their love for the team while carrying with them a piece of its illustrious legacy.”

Designer Monisha Jaising said, “The spirit of Mumbai & MI has always been a force to be reckoned with, and it lies in the relentless energy, diversity, undying optimism, the heart and the hard work that drives its favourite team and fans. It is this very essence that I have tried to capture in the design, inspiring both players and fans, knowing that they carry with them the heart of Mumbai and Mumbai Indians.”

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MI Junior kicks off Pune leg of latest season in fine style

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After a successful launch of the Mumbai leg, MI Junior’s Pune leg also started smoothly today in the presence of Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) officials. Over 400 players from 28 teams belonging to 18 different schools will be participating in this edition.

This annual event serves as a great platform for budding cricketers in Maharashtra, offering them valuable game time and exposure. Organised in collaboration with cricket associations, including the Mumbai Cricket Association, Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA), and MCA, MI Junior aims to contribute to grassroots development and provide opportunities for learning in both education and sports under the Education and Sports for All (ESA) initiative.

The inaugural day of Mumbai Indians Junior Season 4 in Pune saw Vibgyor High, Balewadi get off to a flyer in the Boys’ Under-14 category, while Blue Ridge Public School dominated in the Boys’ Under-16 category.

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A brisk ton by Shaurya Gaikwad (120 off 83) led Vibgyor High to a massive 449-run victory over Podar International School, Sara City Chakan.

Vivan Shirke (81* off 46) and Viren Shirke (78* off 40) provided ample support to Shaurya, guiding Vibgyor High to a mammoth total of 504 in the first innings. Podar International were then skittled out for just 55 runs thanks to a five-wicket haul by Vihaan Parab (5-10).

In another Boys’ Under-14 game, Aryan Daga starred with bat and ball to steer The Orchid School to a comfortable 134-run victory against Jai Hind High School. Batting first, Orchid School put up a commendable total of 231/7 on the board, thanks to a well-made 99 by Aryan. In response, Jai Hind were bowled out for 97 runs, with Aryan (5 for 23) doing most of the damage.

In the Boys’ Under-16 category, Aarav Agrawal’s all-round heroics drove Blue Ridge Public School to a dominant 8-wicket win over Anglo Urdu Boys High School.

Put in to bat first, Anglo Urdu were bowled out for 99 runs, with Aarav taking 6 wickets for just 18 runs.Riding high on his six-for, Aarav (54* off 61) shone with the bat to take Blue Ridge Public School across the finish line. Elsewhere, in the Girls’ Under 15 category, The Orchid School were bowled out for a meagre total of 49, which was easily chased down by Sinhgad City School in 2.1 overs.

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Suryakumar Yadav posts a cryptic post after Mumbai Indians annouce their new captain

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After Hardik Pandya was named Mumbai Indian’s new captain a cryptic post from Suryakumar Yadav surfaced on social media. Yadav tweeted an emoji of broken heart from Mumbai Indians after the management removed Rohit Sharma from the captaincy.

Yadav was also the vice-captain of MI in the last IPL and had also led the team in a few matches where Rohit played as an Impact player.

The team made the official announcement of this leadership transition on their official media handles on Friday. Pandya moved back to MI from the Gujarat Titans (GT) in an all-cash trade deal last month.

💔

— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) December 16, 2023

He had shifted to the Titans ahead of the IPL 2022, winning the inaugural season and finishing as the runners-up in the 2023 campaign. Pandya, however, had started his IPL career with MI, who had bagged him at a bargain price of ₹10 lakh in 2015.

Mahela Jayawardene, Global Head of Performance, Mumbai Indians said, “It is part of legacy building and staying true to the MI philosophy of being future-ready. Mumbai Indians have always been blessed with exceptional leadership right from Sachin (Tendulkar) to Harbhajan (Singh) and Ricky (Ponting) to Rohit, who while contributing to the immediate success have always had an eye on strengthening the team for the future. It is in keeping with this philosophy that Hardik Pandya will assume captaincy of Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2024 season.”

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