IPL 2024: MI captain Hardik Pandya makes resounding statement ahead of Indian Premier League, warns other franchises and says '...no one will forget'

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya is brimming with confidence as he gears up to lead the franchise in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hardik is currently preparing for the 17th season of IPL and multiple videos have surfaced online showcasing the all-rounder's working hard in the Mumbai Indians training camp. In one of the latest videos shared by the franchise on its social media platforms, Hardik exuded confidence and promised fans a memorable ride.

"The feeling of wearing this colour is very special for me. The journey started here, coming back home and playing is always going to be special," Hardik said in the video.

"We will make sure we will play a brand of cricket which all will be proud of and at the same point of time it’s going to be a ride no one will forget," he added.

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Hardik Pandya faces the daunting task of leading a franchise that won five IPL crowns under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. While the captaincy transition spurred a major debate among fans and pundits, it would be a litmus test for Hardik, especially because he will succeed Rohit.

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Hardik has a potent pool of players at his disposal. Mumbai Indians might just have the best roster in the tournament, at least on paper. However, the challenge facing Hardik is to make the right personnel choices and decisions, especially with fans keeping a close eye on how he fairs as a leader of the joint-most successful franchise in tournament's history.

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Mumbai Indians' schedule for IPL 2024:

Mumbai Indians' IPL 2024 squad

Batters: Rohit Sharma, Tim David, Suryakumar Yadav, N. Tilak Varma, Dewald Brevis.

Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Vishnu Vinod.

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All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Nehal Wadhera, Shams Mulani, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma, Naman Dhir.

Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Jason Behrendorff, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Piyush Chawla, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Anshul Kamboj, Shreyas Gopal.

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