Hardik Pandya 'Motivated' to Perform After Long Injury
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Mumbai Indians' star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is all set to take the field in the 13th edition of Indian Premier League, starting from September 19. However, he is returning from a lengthy injury layoff and now in a good shape both physically and mentally.
However, Pandya's form will be important for Mumbai Indians, who will begin their campaign against Chennai Super Kings in the season opener of the cash-rich T20 league.
"The way I'm hitting the ball right now, the shape I'm in, the mental space I'm in, it is just a matter of time that I go and spend some time on the ground and I think things will come out pretty well," Pandya said in a video posted by Mumbai Indians' official Twitter handle.
"No matter how far I go from the game, no matter how long I stay out, when I come back, it has to be worth it. I have prepared very well and I think, great things are coming ahead," the 26-year-old all-rounder shared.
Last year in November, he had undergone back surgery in London and featured in the DY Patil T20 tournament which took place in early March. He also added that injuries have always a part of his cricketing journey and this has always motivated him to do better.
"IPL is something that I have enjoyed a lot and I would like to make a comeback very strong and I'm just looking forward to it," said Pandya. "In my life I have realised one thing that injuries would be with me. No one wants to get injured, but I accept the fact that what I do, injuries would be a part of it.”
