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Hardik Pandya Press Conference Highlights: MI Skipper Opens Up On Captaincy Change Controversy
Mumbai Indians Press Conference, IPL 2024, Highlights: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya and head coach Mark Boucher hold their first press conference together in Mumbai
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Mumbai Indians Press Conference, IPL 2024, Highlights: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya and head coach Mark Boucher hold their first press conference together in Mumbai, ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. This is a pre-season press conference of IPL 2024, which will kick-start on March 22 in Chepauk. MI will open their IPL campaign against Hardik's old team Gujarat Titans on March 24 in Ahmedabad.Â
Here are the Highlights of the IPL 2024, pre-season press conference of Mumbai Indians, straight from Mumbai:Â
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- 14:43 (IST)Mumbai Indians Press Conference LIVE: On Bumrah's Leadership, Rohit's BattingHardik Pandya: "Jassi has been our no. 1 bowler and he has been a champion cricketer. Last year, they did miss him and yes he is definitely a leader in the group. "Mark Boucher: "Rohit has been in a fantastic touch. The way he's hitting the ball against England was fantastic. I am looking forward to see him go out and express himself. If he has a fantastic season, we will be there in the dying stages of the tournament."
- 14:38 (IST)Mumbai Indians Press Conference: Questions From FansOn Hardik Pandya's role this season For MI: "This IPL, I will play as an all-rounder and finish as many games as possible and enjoy the position I have always loved."On if MI will win their opening game and break the jinx: "(Everyone laughs) We have addressed that issue this time but are open to ideas from the fans, says Boucher with a chuckle."
- 14:33 (IST)Mumbai Indians Press Conference LIVE: Boucher On T20 World CupWith the T20 World Cup starting right after the IPL 2024 concludes, the players' workload will be under the spotlight.Boucher: "As coach of Mumbai Indians, I am going to be a little bit biased and hoping to see my best players all games. I have a soft spot for my players and I do understand that they might have niggles and that's when I will fall back on my medical team and work with them accordingly. "
- 14:28 (IST)Mumbai Indians Press Conference LIVE: Hardik Pandya On Winning MentalityHardik on bringing the winning psyche to MI with him:"I have believed in remaining neutral. I don't take myself up in success or down in failures. That helps me to remain consistent and it has helped me a lot in my career. There are a lot of expectations because we have won times but winning a title takes a lot of time and process. It takes a lot of empathy and taking care of each other. That's very important to me."
- 14:28 (IST)Mumbai Indians Press Conference LIVE: Boucher On Hardik's BowlingMumbai Indians coach Mark Boucher on the all-rounder that Hardik Pandya is:Boucher: "I have never played against Hardik, thankfully. But watching him play in IPL and for India, he always loves to get involved and relishes the pressure situations. I am very excited to sit in the dugout, pick his brains on different perspectives. We would like to focus on the process and the outcome will take care of itself."
- 14:23 (IST)Hardik Pandya Press Conference LIVE: On Pollard, Malinga ReunionHardik Pandya on reunion with Kieron Pollard and Lasith Malinga: "Very excited. I have played and enjoyed my time with them during their playing days. Obviously, it's very interesting to have one as the bowling and the other as the batting coach."
- 14:21 (IST)Mumbai Indians Press Conference: Mark Boucher On Suryakumar Yadav's ReturnMI coach Mark Boucher on Suryakumar Yadav's potential comeback: "We are awaiting updates on Suryakumar from the BCCI. We have always been under a cloud of fitness issues but we have a world-class medical team. We may lose one or two in terms of fitness but we have to move on as is sport."
- 14:19 (IST)Mumbai Indians Press Conference LIVE: Hardik And Boucher On ExpectationsMI coach Mark Boucher and skipper Hardik Pandya on expectations for the season:Hardik: "There will be always expectations with MI. But I believe on the process. I can't win the IPL tomorrow. It's a two-month journey - how we prepare and take care of each other. Results are not in our hands but we will be trying to play a brand of cricket that will be exciting along the way."Boucher: "Last year was a challenge with injuries for a lot of guys. This year is a fresh challenge with a new captain. I have been a cricketer that has played under a lot of captains. My job will to support the captain as much as possible as we try to win the title."
- 14:18 (IST)Mumbai Indians Press Conference LIVE: Hardik Pandya On DY Patil T20Hardik Pandya on DY Patil T20 event: "DY Patil T20 tournament has been very good competition for IPL and India players because it challenges you.Hardik Pandya on his fitness: "I have no issues with my body. I intend to play all matches and I haven't missed lot of IPL matches anyway. "
- 14:15 (IST)Mumbai Indians Press Conference Live: Hardik Pandya On His InjuryHardik Pandya on his injury in the World Cup: "My injury during the World Cup was a freak injury. I tried to push during that time to return for World Cup semis/finals, it aggravated the injury more. It was a freak injury. But, I have been fit since the Afghanistan assignment."
- 14:09 (IST)Mumbai Indians Press Conference LIVE: Hardik On RohitHardik Pandya: "I know Rohit Sharma’s hand will be on my shoulder throughout the season. I have played for close to ten years under his captaincy, no awkwardness."Question: Have you had a chat with Rohit Sharma since taking over as captain of MI?Hardik Pandya: "Yes and No. He has been travelling non-stop."
- 14:08 (IST)Mumbai Indians Press Conference LIVE: No Concrete Chat With Rohit YetHardik Pandya admitted that he hasn't had a concrete chat with Rohit Sharma yet since the captaincy change took place. "Yes and No", was the answer from Hardik to the question on his conversation with Rohit.
- 13:48 (IST)Mumbai Indians Press Conference LIVE: When Will Suryakumar Yadav Return?Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav has been out of action for a while, having injured himself during the bilateral series against South Africa. There's been no update on the batter's return since. Will be fit for the trip to Ahmedabad?
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- 13:07 (IST)Mumbai Indians Press Conference LIVE: Will Hardik Speak Up On Captaincy Controversy?Hardik Pandya's appointment as the captain of the Mumbai Indians wasn't without controversy. How clear a communication was it from the franchise to Rohit Sharma, isn't yet known. Will Hardik shed light on the matter today?
- 13:02 (IST)Mumbai Indians Press Conference Live: Hardik, Boucher In SpotlightHardik Pandya and Mark Boucher will be answering some intriguing questions as the Mumbai Indians prepare for the IPL 2024 season.
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