Hardik Pandya's biopic mentioned before IPL 2025!! Which actor will play the lead?
Published - 20 Mar 2025, 03:41 PM | Updated - 20 Mar 2025, 11:40 PM
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Hardik Pandya is set to lead Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, where he will aim for redemption after a challenging season last year. In IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians finished at the bottom of the table, and Hardik Pandya faced heavy criticism from fans after replacing Rohit Sharma as captain.
The backlash was so intense both on social media and in venues, with jeers following Hardik throughout the IPL 2025, making it tough for the Indian all-rounder to deliver for the MI. However, Pandya didn’t let the setbacks break him at all.
Hardik Pandya eyes redemption as Mumbai Indians captain in IPL 2025
He turned his focus to international cricket and delivered match-winning performances in India's T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 triumphs. Ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025 starting on March 22, Mohammad Kaif lauded Pandya’s resilience and journey.
From being booed in the IPL 2024 to becoming a two-time ICC title winner in less than a year, Pandya’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable, according to the former Indian batter. Kaif also noted that Hardik’s ability to block out criticism, stay focused, and deliver when it mattered most has made his comeback story an inspiration for all the budding cricketers.
The cricket pundit believes that Pandya’s journey over the past year is a perfect example of how a player can overcome criticism and adversity with sheer determination. Kaif also felt for Hardik, as he had to face mental torture for replacing Rohit Sharma as MI captain last year.
Mental torture happened to Hardik Pandya: Mohammad Kaif
Mohammad Kaif said in a video, X: “He kept that pain to himself and went forward, and that has been Hardik Pandya's comeback story. It was a bad journey. Fans booed him, and people wrote him off. As a player mein apko bata sakta hu, beizatti...apman ke saath aage barna, use sehna, sabse gehra zakhaM hota hai (As a player, moving forward with insults hurts deeply).
A player never forgets that. You can drop him, but being insulted wasn't a good sign. It turns out to be mental torture for the player. Mental torture—that is what happened to Hardik. Despite all this, he is fighting fiercely like a lion. If there is ever a biopic on him, then the last seven months should be an example for players of how to fight against all odds, stay calm, trust your strengths, and make a comeback.”
Hardik Pandya showed us what true mental strength actually is!!🫡 pic.twitter.com/yNU18fhtkT
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 19, 2025
Mohammad Kaif hopes MI fans will support Hardik Pandya again
The commentator is confident that Hardik will make a strong comeback in IPL 2025. He believes Mumbai Indians will bounce back under Pandya’s leadership and make it to the playoffs. He feels fans should rally behind Pandya again after winning two ICC trophies for India.
Kaif signed off by saying, “Watch out for Hardik in IPL 2025. Mumbai will be back in the top 4; that's a guarantee. Fans will support him again, and Rohit Sharma will give him the backing. While going through his worst phase, he went on to win two trophies for India. It wasn't easy, but he fought back, so hats off.”
