Reaction of Ashish Nehra to Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians Return
In the biggest trade deal of IPL history, Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya made a sensational return to the Mumbai Indians in an all-cash deal. It was shocking for many as Hardik led GT to the IPL title on the franchise’s debut as well as leading them to the final last season. Now, GT head coach Ashish Nehra has revealed his reaction to the trade deal worth Rs 15 crore. Ashish Nehra said he was not surprised by Hardik wanting to go back to the Mumbai Indians.
Ashish Nehra said that “Hardik Pandya has not gone back to a team that has caused a huge surprise. He played for that team for so many years. He showed his desire to go back there.”
Ashish Nehra explained that the Gujarat Titans tried their best to retain Hardik Pandya. But as he wanted to go there, the management was happy to let him go.
Ashish Nehra explained that “our management’s nature is such that we think if a player wants to go there, He should be happy, and that’s why he has gone there again. Replacing someone like Hardik Pandya is difficult, but we tried our best.”
However, despite going with the biggest purse at the auction, the Gujarat Titans failed to land a like-for-like replacement for Hardik Pandya.