Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya shared a heartfelt story on his Instagram where his son Agastya was seen cheering for him from the stands as MI took on DC in IPL 2025 clash at Wankhede Stadium on May 21. Notably, MI defeated DC by 38 runs and became the fourth team to confirm their spot in the playoffs.
After the match, Hardik Pandya was seen having a heartfelt interaction with his son Agastya from the ground. Apart from that, one of Hardik’s friends also shared a story on her Instagram where his four-year-old could be seen cheering for his father as he was quoted as saying “ Come on papa, Come on papaa” in the video. Pandya also re shared the video on his Instagram story with a red-heart emoji.
Hardik Pandya never gives up: Ajay Jadeja
Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja heaped praise on Hardik Pandya for his captaincy in the ongoing IPL 2025. Jadeja feels Pandya has played a crucial role in MI’s turnaround this year and is a kind of a players who never gives up. Notably, MI finished last at the points table under Pandya’s captaincy last year. However, the five-time champions are now in the playoffs this season by winning seven of their last eight matches in the league stage so far.
“Hardik has been fabulous. He has got the energy. He has got a different style of captaining. Unfortunately, last season wasn’t a success. He has kept his cool. He has carried on the way he captains, whether he was at GT, whether it was last year,” Ajay Jadeja told JioStar.
“He is an excellent motivator. He is one man who has shown he never gives up. Yes, there is an excellent analytical team out there who is helping him out. But the energy that he brings in!” he further added.
