IPL 2022: Leading Gujarat Titans, workforce from my house state, is particular – Hardik Pandya
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya mentioned Gujarat Titans is an excellent title that’s impactful because the Ahmedabad franchise unveiled its title for the Indian Premier League 2022 season. Hardik, who was drafted in for Rs 15 crore, will lead an IPL aspect for the primary time within the historical past of the cash-rich T20 match.
Hardik Pandya, talking after the official title was unveiled in the course of the 2nd ODI towards West Indies on Wednesday, mentioned the title ‘Gujarat Titans’ represents the vitality of the state, his house aspect. Hardik, who performs home cricket for Baroda, was recognized by Mumbai Indians and he performed for the 5-time champions till 2021. However, he was not retained by the Rohit Sharma-led franchise.Gujarat Titans, owned by CVC Capitals, are one of many two sides who’re getting into the IPL from this 12 months. They roped in Hardik together with Rashid Khan (Rs 15 crore) and Shubman Gill (Rs 7 crore) forward of he mega public sale, scheduled for February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru.”The name is great. It has an impact. And it represents the true Gujarati in us. It’s a very proud moment. My family is also happy,” Hardik informed Star Sports.Stressing that Mumbai Indians will all the time be near his coronary heart, Hardik added: “Obviously, before this, I played for Mumbai Indians. It will always be close to my heart. But to represent my home team and that too to lead the side is something very special. I am very happy.”Here’s how earlier right now, Siddharth Patel, Partner, CVC Capital Partners joined our Captain @hardikpandya7 and Head Coach Ashish Nehra to unveil our title to the world! @StarSportsIndia #IndvWI#IPL #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/3Xeh2F3OqB— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) February 9, 2022
Hardik performed 92 matches since signing up for Mumbai in 2015 and scored 1476 runs and picked up 42 wickets. He has not performed aggressive cricket because the T20 World Cup in 2021 on account of again damage issues however is gearing up for a return within the IPL after having skipped the Ranji Trophy.Meanwhile, Siddharth Patel, Gujarat Titans CEO mentioned, the franchise has been placing within the laborious yards to get there public sale proper. Former India pacer Ashish Nehra has been roped in as their head coach whereas Vikram Solanki is available in because the Director of Cricket. Gary Kirsten has come on board as Head of Cricket Operations and the batting coach for IPL 2022.
