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    'Amazing to see his growth as a leader': Jayawardene praises Hardik ahead of IPL 2026 opener
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    'Amazing To See His Growth As A Leader': Jayawardene Praises Hardik Ahead Of IPL 2026 Opener

    By IANS News March 28, 2026 • 18:14 PM View: 205
    Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene praised captain Hardik Pandya for his development in leadership skills ahead of the team's opening match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

    “The first time I met Hardik was in 2017. Young, raw talent with a lot of energy, and that is something I have admired in Hardik. Even today, with that energy to play the game, he is something special. He is quite passionate about the game of cricket and talks a lot about it. I have been with MI for eight years, and it is amazing to see his growth when it comes to leadership, maturity on the field, and how he has evolved, probably one of the best all-rounders in white-ball cricket,” Jayawardene said in a statement released on the Mumbai Indians website.

    He further also opined on Hardik doing things differently that sets him apart from the rest, “When he started out, we had to pull him back a little because he was like a power house on the move…with the bat, ball, and on the field. The younger Hardik’s work ethic was brilliant back then.”

    TAGS Mumbai Indians Mahela Jayawardene Hardik Pandya Indian Premier League Kolkata Knight Riders Wankhede Stadium Punjab Kings
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