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Hardik Pandya, the talented all-rounder, is set to make a spectacular return to the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2024. This comes after his stint as the leader of the Gujarat Titans (GT) franchise came to an end during the IPL 2024 mini-auction.
Pandya, who serves as the deputy of Rohit Sharma in the Indian national team, had previously started his IPL journey with Mumbai Indians' Mumbai Paltan back in 2015. He was initially signed by the team as an uncapped player for a modest sum of INR 10 lakh. Pandya played a vital role in Mumbai's championship-winning campaigns in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
However, ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction, Mumbai Indians released Pandya from their squad. Subsequently, he made his captaincy debut with the Gujarat Titans and led them to their first-ever IPL title in 2022. Under Pandya's leadership, the Titans also reached the final of the IPL 2023, where they faced the eventual champions, the Chennai Super Kings.
Despite speculations of Pandya leaving the Gujarat Titans for a move back to Mumbai Indians, the franchise retained him as part of their squad. However, recent developments confirm that the Mumbai Indians struck an all-cash deal worth INR 15 crore to acquire Pandya's services for IPL 2024.
It is worth mentioning that Rohit Sharma, who is the captain of Mumbai Indians, will continue to hold his position, while Pandya will join the team as a key player. The return of Pandya to Mumbai Indians adds further depth and firepower to an already strong lineup.
Overall, Pandya's return to Mumbai Indians marks a significant move in the IPL landscape, bringing together the talents of two dynamic players who have excelled together on the international stage. Fans can look forward to witnessing their partnership in the upcoming IPL season.
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