This IPL is much different than all the 12 editions that have been played. It is being played in UAE during the end months of the year while it displayed in India during the Summer. Hardik Pandya who has had his share of injuries last cricketing season is all set to take the ground for Mumbai Indians. Even with concerns around COVID-19 cases in the Chennai Super Kings squad, he remains unfazed and focused on the game of cricket.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore excited than nervous, because [for] a good ten months I have been training and looking forward to playing, so the portion where the nervousness comes or the pressure comes has gone away,\u201d Pandya told\u00a0ANI. \u201cI am just more excited to be on the field and implement what I have worked on with regards to my training part, the practice sessions.<\/p>\n
During the Asia cup, he sustained a back injury and underwent surgery. He was not able to recover in time for the New Zealand series in early 2020. Thus, he will be returning to the game after a long break. He kept up with his fitness while he was away and feels confident to be back on the field. Australia pace bowler Josh Hazlewood has also\u00a0admitted to some \u201cconcern\u201d about the Covid-19 outbreak in the CSK squad. He is set to join the squad next month for the IPL 2020. Whereas, Hardik is only focused on his train and the game. Hardik Pandya believes that following the protocols and the health officials is the best they can do and focus on the game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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