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Hardik Pandya hits back: MI captain crush bowlers in viral late-night training video amid ‘rift' & 'injury’ claims
TL;DR
Hardik Pandya released a training video to counter claims of injury and rifts within the team. The MI captain has been sidelined due to back spasms since May 2.
Key points
- Hardik Pandya fights back unfit narrative with an intense training video
- The MI skipper has sat out with back spasms since their May 2 loss to CSK
- Pandya hasn't travelled with the squad to Dharmashala
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Hardik Pandya fights back unfit narrative with an intense training video.
- The MI skipper has sat out with back spasms since their May 2 loss to CSK.
- Pandya hasn't travelled with the squad to Dharmashala.
Hardik Pandya's late-night net session sends a clear fitness message
Hardik Pandya has let his bat do the talking as he shared a video of himself going through a rigorous late-night batting session, and he looked anything but injured.
Pandya last played for Mumbai on May 2, when the side went down to Chennai Super Kings in what has been usually billed as the El Clasico of Indian cricket.
However, the training video that he shared told a different story. It was allegedly filmed at a Reliance facility, where Pandya can be seen going after the bowlers with intent, showing no signs of stiffness or discomfort.
WATCH: Hardik Pandya bats fluently in nets to counter unfit narrative
Mahela Jayawardene urged caution with Hardik Pandya's fitness
MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene had been careful with his words following their defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He acknowledged that Pandya's back had not yet settled and that the medical team was still managing his condition at that point.
Q&A
What injury has Hardik Pandya been dealing with?
Hardik Pandya has been dealing with back spasms, which have kept him sidelined since May 2.
Why did Hardik Pandya release a training video?
He released the training video to counter narratives about his fitness and to show he is actively working on his recovery.
Has Hardik Pandya traveled with the MI squad recently?
No, Hardik Pandya has not traveled with the MI squad to Dharmashala due to his injury.
What was the context of Hardik Pandya's training video?
The video was shared amid claims of a rift within the team and concerns about his fitness.