Overview
- Speaking on stage at The MIX fan event in Mumbai, Hardik Pandya told fans he starts his day with the Hanuman Chalisa for positive energy.
- In a clip from the session with Kieron Pollard moderated by Jatin Sapru, the crowd broke into applause and chants of “Jai Shri Ram.”
- A video of the moment spread widely on social media, including a post shared by user @rushiii_12 that highlighted his comments.
- Pandya contrasted his lifestyle then and now, recalling a Motorola phone with a broken speaker and saying he still plays the Hanuman Chalisa even in his Ferrari.
- Outlets linked the disclosure to Mumbai Indians’ build-up to the season, noting the March 29 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders and revisiting coverage of his captaincy and past controversies.