WATCH: Hardik Pandya posts video of himself returning to bowling in nets

Hardik Pandya has posted a video of his recovery taking to Instagram. the star Indian player has not been in action since the game against Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup (WC) 2023. Hardik took to Instagram and let fans know of the fact that he has been preparing hard to recover as soon as possible. Ahead of the IPL 2024, the fitness of Hardik will be crucial for MI.

It was in the ODI WC 2023 that Hardik got injured in the game against Bangladesh. The star cricketer bowled a ball in the PP overs. In an attempt to stop it from reaching the boundary, Hardik tried to stop it from his legs. While he was successful in his mission, Hardik ended up twisting his ankle. Virat Kohli ended up completing the spell of Hardik.

Watch the video here:

After the scans, it was reported that Pandya might not be able to play the game against New Zealand and England. While Hardik was ruled out of the game against Bangladesh as soon as possible, fans hoped for a quick recovery, which never happened. In the process, the All-Rounder got ruled out of the entire ODI WC 2023. India played the rest of the tournament without him.

Hardik Pandya to lead MI in IPL 2024

After the end of the WC 2023, India won the series against Australia. After it, the focus shifted towards retention and trading of the players before the auction of IPL 2024. MI made a big announcement of having a trade with Gujarat Titans to get Hardik Pandya by paying INR 15 crores in a cash deal. Things got worse for MI fans when the franchise named Hardik as the captain for IPL 2024.

Since then, the fans have been angry over the All-Rounder. As Hardik posted the image of him working out in the gym and recently uploaded his process of recovery, fans have been sending hate images for the star cricketer. Many want him to leave MI given the fact that Rohit was not preferred as a captain following the return of Pandya to Mumbai Indians.