Delhi: Mumbai Indians (Mi) captain Hardik Pandya gave a strong motivational speech to young fast bowler Ashwani Kumar during the team’s practice session in Lucknow. This entire incident took place on April 4 at the Ekana Stadium before the IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
Hardik gave Ashwani a motivational speech
Hardik, who is also a fast bowler himself, explained to Ashwani how to maintain focus and prepare himself well for every match.
The MI captain said, “Keep the preparation complete. Put hard work and stay on the plan. Think about every match. I do not have any hope before a match, just put your preparation on the field properly. Why do you get success? Because you have bowled on the right line and length. Just keep doing this, everything else will happen.”
He further said, “Even if you bowl well, the result is not guaranteed. But you should know that you have done well. What can anyone do more than this? So it is important to maintain balance.”
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– Mumbai Indians (@MipalTan) April 3, 2025
Ashwani created history in his debut
Ashwani Kumar surprised everyone with 4 wickets in his debut match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on 31 March. He performed brilliantly for just 24 runs in 4 overs and became the first Indian bowler to take 4 wickets on IPL debut.
In this match against LSG, everyone will once again be eyeing Ashwani Kumar. Fans would like to see if they will be able to repeat the brightness of their debut or not. Hardik Pandya’s support and guidance can prove to be a big force for him in this journey.
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