Hardik Pandya opens up on 'special feeling' following MI return

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians’ newly-appointed captain Hardik Pandya promised to display a new brand of cricket in the upcoming season of Indian Premier League that is starting from March 22. One of the most successful franchises in the history of IPL, Mumbai Indians will open their captain against last year’s runners-up Gujarat Titans on March 23. In fact, Pandya replaced Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain, a move that has garnered its own share of criticisms.

Joining the training ahead of the grueling two and half months of non-stop cricket, Pandya poured his heart out after following his return to Mumbai Indians, the franchise from where he started his IPL journey. “The feeling of wearing this colour is very special for me,” Pandya said.

“My journey started here, and coming back home would always going to be special. Mali (Lasith Malinga) has been my brother from the start and Mark (Boucher) has been wonderful,” he added. However, Pandya isn’t new to captaincy.