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Hardik Pandya Begins Bowling Again Ahead of MI vs KKR IPL 2026 Boost
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Published on 15 May 2026
Hardik returns to nets days after injury sidelined
Ahead of MI’s penultimate IPL 2026 game against KKR, Hardik Pandya has been spotted bowling at full speed in the nets after missing recent matches with an injury. The allrounder, who reportedly didn’t travel with the team and was unable to play after traveling to Raipur, has now resumed training in Mumbai. After MI beat Punjab Kings, Shardul Thakur addressed the social-media chatter, saying he expects Hardik to return to action versus Kolkata.
- Hardik Pandya started bowling in MI nets ahead of KKR
- He missed prior matches due to an injury
- Pandya was training in Mumbai while MI played PBKS in Dharamsala
- Shardul Thakur expects Hardik to return for MI vs KKR
- MI beat Punjab Kings thanks to Tilak Varma’s 33-ball 75*
- Despite being out of playoff contention, MI aim to finish strong
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