Overview
- Hardik Pandya rewarded Mumbai Cricket Association groundsmen at Wankhede Stadium with gifts and reported financial incentives, recognizing their support during his preparation.
- He had trained late into the night at the venue before the T20 World Cup and told the staff he would thank them, then followed through after the tournament.
- Pandya spent time with the crew and publicly praised their work, highlighting how grounds teams keep pitches and facilities ready for extended sessions.
- The move follows India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign in which he played a key role, and he now turns to leading Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.
- Coverage emphasized goodwill and image-setting before the IPL, with the Times of India also noting his stated goal of 10 more years in the game and 10 more ICC titles.