Hardik Pandya has joined Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings in a big trade move ahead of IPL 2027 (Credit: BCCI)
\n\nAfter moving their skipper to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a blockbuster Indian Premier League (IPL) transaction that saw pacer Arshdeep Singh join the five-time champions, the Mumbai Indians (MI) tweeted an emotional tribute for Hardik Pandya. Hardik's three-year second stint with MI was disappointing because the team missed out on the playoffs in two of those seasons. Hardik also had poor batting results at that time, scoring just 647 runs while taking 35 wickets.
\n\nMI wished Hardik success in all of his future undertakings. The franchise thanked him for being a part of its journey through the highs and lows in an emotional farewell video that was posted separately.
\n\n"Thank you, Hardik, for representing the Blue and Gold with passion and pride. We wish you the best for the journey ahead," MI captioned their post on X.
\n\n"Through the highs, the lows, and everything in between, thank you for being a part of the Mumbai Indians story, Hardik," MI stated in another post.
\n\nHardik's second stint with MI, a team he won four IPL titles with, comes to an end with…
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