NEW DELHI: Addressing a press convention alongwith head coach Mark Boucher forward of the upcoming of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai Indians new captain Hardik Pandya mentioned that he had by no means considered main the franchise with which he began his journey.
“It feels fantastic, my journey began from right here and I by no means thought that 10 years down the road, I will likely be main this facet. It feels excellent,” Pandya mentioned when requested about his new function because the captain of the facet in Mumbai on Monday.
Pandya had made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians in 2015 and gained 4 titles with the facet earlier than becoming a member of Gujarat Titans in 2022.
Pandya led Gujarat Titans to a title win in the identical season.
The all-rounder was traded by Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans forward of the upcoming season.
Coming again to Mumbai Indians, Pandya changed Rohit Sharma as captain.
Not responding to any questions concerning captaincy, Pandya mentioned, “I do not take myself up in success, I do not take myself down in failure. That is my course of and I believe that has helped me loads in my profession.”
“It will not be any totally different as a result of he (Rohit Sharma) will at all times be there to assist me out if I want his assist. On the similar time, his (Rohit) being the Indian captain helps me as a result of this workforce has achieved all its glory beneath his belt. Any longer, it would simply be me carrying ahead what he began. I do know he can have his hand on my shoulder all by way of the season,” Pandya mentioned.
On being requested about any recommendation that he had acquired in his youthful days, Pandya mentioned, “My brother gave me that recommendation, it was straightforward, simply to be myself. It’s a large stage, so many individuals, so many eyes on you. My brother informed me that you’re ok to be right here and that is why you’re right here. From then, I centered on having fun with the game, be myself and play. That is what I anticipate from the younger guys within the dressing room.”
“Very excited to hyperlink up once more with Polly & Malinga. It has been unbelievable to date and I can not look forward to the season forward,” Pandya added when requested concerning the help employees on the franchise that has gained 5 IPL titles.
On coming again and his welcome by the squad, Pandya mentioned, “It has been wonderful coming again, coming again to the place it began and the journey goes to proceed. The welcome was fantastic, very heat, very thrilling.”
When requested about his function within the workforce, Pandya mentioned, “On this IPL, I will likely be an all-rounder and I’ll attempt to end and win as many video games as attainable.”
On Jasprit Bumrah’s availability this season, Pandya mentioned, “This 12 months, we’re lucky that Jasprit Bumrah is offered and firing all cylinders. Very excited to have him again full throttle and him guiding the children within the camp”
“Rohit is in unbelievable kind, and I’m actually wanting ahead for Rohit to go arduous and specific himself,” Boucher added.
On Nuwan Thushara & Malinga’s equation within the camp, Boucher mentioned, “They arrive from the identical nation, they’ve the identical motion, it is a match made in heaven. He’s the proper coach for Nuwan and I believe they each are in an excellent area.”
IPL 2024 will get underway on March 22, with defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set to conflict with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Mumbai Indians will begin their marketing campaign on Sunday, March 24, in opposition to final 12 months’s runners-up Gujarat Titans.
“It feels fantastic, my journey began from right here and I by no means thought that 10 years down the road, I will likely be main this facet. It feels excellent,” Pandya mentioned when requested about his new function because the captain of the facet in Mumbai on Monday.
Pandya had made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians in 2015 and gained 4 titles with the facet earlier than becoming a member of Gujarat Titans in 2022.
Pandya led Gujarat Titans to a title win in the identical season.
The all-rounder was traded by Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans forward of the upcoming season.
Coming again to Mumbai Indians, Pandya changed Rohit Sharma as captain.
Not responding to any questions concerning captaincy, Pandya mentioned, “I do not take myself up in success, I do not take myself down in failure. That is my course of and I believe that has helped me loads in my profession.”
“It will not be any totally different as a result of he (Rohit Sharma) will at all times be there to assist me out if I want his assist. On the similar time, his (Rohit) being the Indian captain helps me as a result of this workforce has achieved all its glory beneath his belt. Any longer, it would simply be me carrying ahead what he began. I do know he can have his hand on my shoulder all by way of the season,” Pandya mentioned.
On being requested about any recommendation that he had acquired in his youthful days, Pandya mentioned, “My brother gave me that recommendation, it was straightforward, simply to be myself. It’s a large stage, so many individuals, so many eyes on you. My brother informed me that you’re ok to be right here and that is why you’re right here. From then, I centered on having fun with the game, be myself and play. That is what I anticipate from the younger guys within the dressing room.”
“Very excited to hyperlink up once more with Polly & Malinga. It has been unbelievable to date and I can not look forward to the season forward,” Pandya added when requested concerning the help employees on the franchise that has gained 5 IPL titles.
On coming again and his welcome by the squad, Pandya mentioned, “It has been wonderful coming again, coming again to the place it began and the journey goes to proceed. The welcome was fantastic, very heat, very thrilling.”
When requested about his function within the workforce, Pandya mentioned, “On this IPL, I will likely be an all-rounder and I’ll attempt to end and win as many video games as attainable.”
On Jasprit Bumrah’s availability this season, Pandya mentioned, “This 12 months, we’re lucky that Jasprit Bumrah is offered and firing all cylinders. Very excited to have him again full throttle and him guiding the children within the camp”
“Rohit is in unbelievable kind, and I’m actually wanting ahead for Rohit to go arduous and specific himself,” Boucher added.
On Nuwan Thushara & Malinga’s equation within the camp, Boucher mentioned, “They arrive from the identical nation, they’ve the identical motion, it is a match made in heaven. He’s the proper coach for Nuwan and I believe they each are in an excellent area.”
IPL 2024 will get underway on March 22, with defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set to conflict with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Mumbai Indians will begin their marketing campaign on Sunday, March 24, in opposition to final 12 months’s runners-up Gujarat Titans.
