00:00 Mumbai Indian skipper Hardik Pandya might just sit out the upcoming Indian Premier season
00:06 due to an ankle injury, as per the sources disclosed on Saturday.
00:11 The buzz began after Hardik Pandya's transfer from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians just
00:15 before the IPL pre-auction.
00:18 Originally listed in Gujarat Titans' retention roster, Hardik was traded to MI just before
00:22 the auction in a full cash transaction, as confirmed by several his absences expected
00:28 in the imminent T20 international series vs Afghanistan, raising doubts about his presence
00:33 in IPL season.
00:34 This injury sidelines Hardik since he hurt his ankle in the World Cup clash against Bangladesh
00:38 held in Pune.
00:39 Following the announcement of Hardik's move to GTE, Mumbai Indians has declared him as
00:43 the new skipper for the upcoming IPL season, taking over from the long-standing captain
00:48 Rohit Sharma.
00:49 Previously part of the Mumbai Indians for seven consecutive IPL seasons, Pandya got
00:52 released ahead of the 2022 season.
00:55 After joining Gujarat Titans, he stayed the team to consecutive IPL finals, even clinching
01:00 the trophy in their debut campaign.
01:02 This development has come as a significant relief for Rohit Sharma and his followers,
01:07 disheartened after his removal from Mumbai Indians' captaincy.
01:10 The uncertainty lingers whether Rohit Sharma will retain his captaincy armband or will
01:15 IFMI opt for a new fresh face from the squad as a new leader.
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