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IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans바카라™ Hardik Pandya Says, 바카라˜I바카라™m A Work In Progress, Focussing On Controllables바카라™

Hardik Pandya hasn바카라™t played top-level cricket since the 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai. He is the captain of Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022.

Hardik Pandya cleared the yo-yo test at NCA with flying colours recently.
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Injury-prone India all-rounder Hardik Pandya said he is still a 바카라˜work in progress바카라™ and is focussing on the 바카라˜controllables바카라™ as he gears up to lead Gujarat Titans in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 beginning on March 26. (More Cricket News)

The 28-year-old has been battling fitness concerns ever since injuring his back in 2019 and didn't find a place in the Indian team for the last few series against New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies and Sri Lanka.

바카라œI was just spending time with family, working hard as always. (I'm) making sure I prepare well. For me, it was a time of self-realising a lot of think about what I want and what will work for me going forward and I got this answers during this time,바카라 Hardik said in a video posted on IPL website.

There was a lot of buzz after Pandya was named the captain of the Gujarat Titans after he was not retained by Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL mega auction in February. 바카라œI don't think it is going to be my comeback or I am focusing on it.

바카라œFor me, right now I just want to be in a positive mindset and I'm not looking way ahead, I am just focussing on things which are controllables, which is looking after my body and making my team win,바카라 he said.

바카라œEventually if I do things right for Gujarat Titans in IPL then things will fall into places for future as well. I am just a work in progress right now but for me, what will be important is that I will always be available for the players no matter what time and day. I want to give the players security and freedom.바카라

Pandya, who has been demoted from Grade A to C in the BCCI central contracts, had recently undergone a general assessment at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru where he bowled and also passed the 'Yo-Yo' Test comfortably.

바카라œI am looking forward to this IPL because I have been away from the sport for quite long time. For me it is very exciting, I will get to see where exactly I am after three months of hard work that I have put in behind the closed doors,바카라 he said.

바카라œResult doesn't matter because I have learnt hard work doesn't guarantee you success but right process will eventually get you success.바카라 Gujarat Titans will clash with fellow debutants Lucknow Super Giants 바카라“ led by KL Rahul -- in their IPL campaign opener on March 28.

바카라œI'm quite happy with the team. It is a new team and to be honest, we are not here to prove anyone anything. We are here to play good cricket.

바카라œWe are here to make sure that the environment is right for the players to flourish in their own capacity. There's no expectation as such. We are going to be a team that makes sure it keeps improving,바카라 he said.  

Pandya, who made his first appearance in the IPL in 2015 for Mumbai Indians, expressed his gratitude to the five-time champions.

바카라œI am very grateful to Mumbai Indians. I played international cricket because of Mumbai Indians. I have achieved a lot and it was close to my heart but now I am looking forward to new opportunities," he said.

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