WATCH: Mohammed Shami reacts to Hardik Pandya moving to Mumbai Indians

Mohammed Shami has reacted to Hardik Pandya’s decision to move to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans. Shami was recently awarded the Arjuna Award for his contribution to the side in the ODI WC 2023. Before he received the award, the reporters asked some questions to the star bowler. the most popular of them was Hardik’s decision to move to MI by leaving GT.

Speaking about the same, Shami felt that the decision of any player leaving a side does not matter to the side. Shami added that the balance of the team matters. Shami acknowledged that Hardik Pandya led GT well and the side had a good record under him. The Indian pacer added that GT reached the final of the IPL two times in a row and won one of them under Hardik.

Watch the video of Mohammed Shami’s statement here:

“Kisi ke jane se kisi ko fark nahi padta. Kyuki team ka balance dekha jaata hai. Hardik Pandya raha hai, Hardik Pandya acchi captaincy kiya hai. Dono baar final khele hai. Ek baar jeete hai, ek baar haare hai,” said the right-arm pacer. Shami added that Hardik’s decision to leave GT is left to the individual and felt that every individual has the right to make their decisions.

Kal Shubman bhi kayi chala jaa sakta hai – Mohammed Shami

“Gujarat ne Hardik ko live pad pe rakha nahi wo uska decision hai – usko jaana hai ki nahi jaana hai,” added Shami. The 33-year-old then spoke about Shubamn Gill who was appointed the new skipper of GT for IPL 2024. Shami felt that Gill is new to the role and would become experienced with time. He put forth a situation and claimed that Gill might have to make his decision in future.

Shami felt that there might be chances of Gill leaving GT in future. He felt that things like it are a part and parcel of the game dynamics. “Phir Shubman ka hai. Shubman abhi naya hai. Wo khelte khelte experienced ho jaayega. Kal wo bhi kayi chala jaa sakta hai. Toh ye part of the game hai,” said Shami when asked about his opinion on change in leadership.