IPL 2025: Ryan Rickelton vs Will Jacks! Hardik Pandya makes revelation on Rohit Sharma's opening partner
Published - 19 Mar 2025, 02:12 PM | Updated - 19 Mar 2025, 02:18 PM
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Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya talked about who will be opening the innings for the franchise alongside Rohit Sharma in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He said that they would take the call based on the needs of the team.
Mumbai Indians will be entering into the IPL 2025 as one of the favorites to win the league. The Hardik Pandya-led side has a lot of match-winners in the team, and it's fair to say if they play to their potential, no one can stop them from winning the tournament.
Mumbai Indians have an Indian core of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Tilak Varma, along with other superstars. The five-time champions have all the bases covered from top to bottom, and they now would be hoping to execute their plans to perfection.
We will take a call depending on what the team needs - Hardik Pandya on Rohit Sharma's opening partner for IPL 2025
Former skipper Rohit Sharma will be opening the innings, but there is no clarity on who will be there with him at the top. They have options in Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton, but so far, there seems to be no clarity on who will start in the XI.
Skipper Pandya also didn't reveal who will be there with Rohit Sharma. Speaking to reporters ahead of the start of the season, he said: "We will take a call depending on what the team needs."
I like to play according to the situation - Hardik Pandya
Pandya also talked about his batting position, saying that he likes to play according to situations. He stressed that he has taken away specific batting number from his game. He added:
"Batting order - I have never taken that much into my cricket. I like to play according to the situation. Specific batting number has gone from my game, if my team needs me to bat at 4 or 7, I am okay with that!"
With this group, considering the talent, we will look ahead to enjoy the games - Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya further talked about the strategy of the team for the IPL 2025. He said that he has told his team to play good cricket and do the process right. He added:
"Just play good cricket. Being with each other at the same point in time. Doing the processes right. Go and execute. With this group, considering the talent, we will look ahead to enjoy the games."
Pandya will be missing the first game of IPL 2025 for Mumbai Indians due to the ban that he faced last year for maintaining a slow over rate. In his absence, Suryakumar Yadav will be leading the team in the first game.
Mumbai Indians will be opening their campaign in the IPL 2025 against Chennai Super Kings. The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (23rd March).
