Harbhajan targets Hardik, Mumbai Indians need captain's 'Heropanti'
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Under the leadership of Pandya, MI will try to end its five-year trophy drought and become the most successful team in the history of the league. Harbhajan said in JioHotstar's 'Game Plan', 'I think Hardik Pandya will have to show his real Hardik Pandya version. He will have to show his best game. When he gives his best as a batsman as well as a bowler, it will make a big difference.
Only Hardik Pandya can bring Mumbai Indians back on track, says Harbhajan Singh
New Delhi. The countdown for IPL 2026 has started and many cricket experts have started giving tips to their favorite teams. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, who has played for MI, believes that Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya should show his true form and if the five-time champion team has to present a strong challenge in the upcoming IPL, then he will have to lead the team from the front.
Under the leadership of Pandya, MI will try to end its five-year trophy drought and become the most successful team in the history of the league. Harbhajan said in JioHotstar's 'Game Plan', 'I think Hardik Pandya will have to show his real Hardik Pandya version. He will have to show his best game. When he gives his best as a batsman as well as a bowler, it will make a big difference.
Hardik will have to show Heropanti
Harbhajan Singh said, 'We saw him bowling in the T20 World Cup. He was brilliant with the ball. He will have to do the same in IPL also. When the captain leads and shows the way, everyone follows. Ultimately it will depend on trust. Harbhajan further said, 'If Hardik and his team believe from day one that they have come not just to compete but to lift the trophy for the sixth time, then things can change very quickly for MI.
The old pair of Rohit-De Kock will show results
Harbhajan also said that the team management probably will not field both Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton together in the playing eleven. He said, 'I do not think that the MI team management will field both Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton together in the playing eleven. Only one of these two will be in the starting line-up. Harbhajan said that Rohit Sharma will play the role of anchor in the top order and either De Kock or Rickelton will open with him. He said, 'It will be difficult to play both of them because MI also has Rohit Sharma at the top. He will be the main opener and either Ryan Rickelton or Quinton de Kock will open with him. 'Then Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Verma will come at number three and four. So I don't think we will see Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton playing together.
