IPL: Pandya's form crucial for Mumbai Indians

Around seven months back, when he smashed four sixes in a 25-ball 38, and then took three for 26 while playing in the DY Patil T20 game, Hardik Pandya served enough notice of how hungry he was to return to the game after almost five months, following lower back surgery. A good IPL for Pandya would enable the selectors to punt on him to play a key part in Australia tour too.

IPL: Pandya's form crucial for Mumbai Indians
Around seven months back, when he smashed four sixes in a 25-ball 38, and then took three for 26 while playing in the DY Patil T20 game, Hardik Pandya served enough notice of how hungry he was to return to the game after almost five months, following lower back surgery. A good IPL for Pandya would enable the selectors to punt on him to play a key part in Australia tour too.