Cricket fans were left surprised when all-rounder Hardik Pandya made a surprising move from the Gujarat Titans to the Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2024 season. Pandya’s return to the Mumbai Indians brings him back to his home team, where he will once again join forces with Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and the rest of the team.
Pandya himself confirmed the news on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The announcement has sparked a meme fest on the internet. One fan even compared filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s reaction to Pandya’s trade in the IPL.
Another fan joked about Pandya’s speed in moving from Ahmedabad to Mumbai and suggested that the bullet train should be named after him. The memes and jokes kept pouring in, with fans using hashtags like #MumbaiIndians, #HardikPandya, and #IPL2024 to share their reactions.
It is worth mentioning that insiders were aware that Pandya had been considering a move back to the Mumbai Indians after spending two years with the Gujarat Titans. The opportunity to captain the IPL’s most popular franchise with the largest fan base, along with the chance to build his brand as a national team captain, were additional reasons for his decision.
As fans eagerly await his performance with the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming season, the meme fest continues to entertain cricket enthusiasts online.
