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April 21, 2026 11:10 AM

Tilak Varma shines as Hardik Pandya hails timely knock in IPL 2026 win

Captain Hardik Pandya heaped praise on top batter Tilak Varma after his brilliant century helped the Mumbai Indians (MI) crush the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 99 runs in Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. Pandya said that Tilak’s knock was exactly what the team needed at the right moment. He highlighted that such performances were expected of a player of his talent and believed it was the right time for him to step up. “The tale...

March 30, 2026 10:42 AM

IPL 2026: Rohit, Rickelton fifties power Mumbai to opening win after 13 years

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton struck commanding half-centuries after Shardul Thakur returned figures of 3/39, helping the Mumbai Indians defeat the Kolkata Knight Riders and secure their first season-opening win in 13 years in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. Thakur struck once in each of his first three overs to put the brakes on a flying KKR, who still managed to post a formidable 220/4, with skipper Ajinkya Rahane (67) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (51) scoring fluent half-centuries. In res...

December 10, 2025 1:10 PM

‘Out-and-out match-winner’ Hardik will be integral to India’s success at T20 WC: Uthappa

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa was effusive in his admiration for all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who delivered a stellar all-round performance on his return from injury to help the team clinch a 101-run win in the first T20I against South Africa. The all-rounder played an unbeaten 59-run knock off 28 deliveries in the first innings before recording figures of 1-16 in two overs. With a huge win over the Proteas, India made a strong statement early in the series. South Africa’s innings quick...

December 9, 2025 12:26 PM

India captain Suryakumar Yadav declares Gill and Pandya fit for T20 series opener vs South Africa

Top-order batter Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are fit and available for Tuesday's T20 series opener against South Africa, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said on the eve of the match. Gill, who had been thrown out of action with a neck injury sustained during the opening test against the Proteas, was included in the T20 squad for the five-match series subject to his fitness. Pandya, who has been active in domestic cricket, is set to return to action after suffering a quadriceps in...

April 8, 2025 12:44 PM

IPL 2025: Bowlers won it for us, says Patidar after RCB beat MI by 12 runs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar praised the lionhearted effort by his bowlers on a dew-plagued wicket for their 12-run win over the Mumbai Indians that ended their 10-year win-drought at the Wankhede Stadium in the Indian Premier League on Monday Krunal Pandya claimed 4-45, including three wickets in the final over as RCB quelled a brilliant fight back by MI, fuelled by a blazing half-century by Tilak Varma (56) and a 15-ball 42 by Hardik Pandya, who had brought Mumbai from ne...

April 1, 2025 11:16 AM

Mumbai scouts find another IPL gem in paceman Ashwani

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya heaped praise on his team's scouting department for unearthing another gem in Ashwani Kumar, after the pace bowler produced the best figures by an Indian on his Indian Premier League debut. The 23-year-old Ashwani bagged 4-24 in three overs on Monday to help dismiss reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders for 116 in 16.2 overs before Mumbai secured an eight-wicket victory to open their account in this year's tournament. Ashwani's heroics came after spinner...

February 21, 2025 2:56 PM

Mumbai Indians unveil jersey ahead of IPL 2025, retains iconic blue and gold palette

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have unveiled their official jersey for the 2025 edition, starting from March 22. "The jersey retains the iconic blue and gold palette symbolic of Mumbai Indians’ essence. Blue represents trust, confidence, and the team’s boundless potential, while gold signifies glory, achievement, and the relentless pursuit of excellence," MI said in a release. MI captain Hardik Pandya shared a heartfelt message for the fans on the occasion, promising to uphold the ...

September 16, 2024 6:07 PM

Fans flood Mumbai’s Marine Drive to welcome T20 World Champions Team India

Fans have covered every inch of Mumbai's Marine Drive, eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team. While the sound of waves continues to crash on one side, the cheers of Indian fans for their victorious players rise from the other side. Cricket fever has gripped Mumbai as fans have turned out in large numbers to witness Team India's victory parade, which will start from Marine Drive and conclude at the Wankhede Stadium. With anticipation in their eyes and the h...