What the Hardik Pandya trade means for Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans
Hindustan TimesWith the exception of Hardik Pandya, it's difficult to find an Indian cricketer who can swing the new ball, hit hard lengths in the middle, guarantee a full bowling quota, anchor the batting at No 4; or when required, bat down the order, go deep inside the crease and send the ball sailing into the stands. Speaking in his deep voice for a GT promo which was released when he was appointed captain, Pandya would say, he was chasing the peak called ‘sporting success’; a journey which would sometimes pit him against ‘siblings, soulmates and many close friends’. GT's CORE INTACT It’s a testament to GT’s squad formation skills that the make-up of their first team, other than Pandya, is likely to remain unaffected. MI owner Nita Ambani called Pandya’s return ‘a heartwarming reunion’.