NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians' captain
Hardik Pandya
was seen playing with a ball with little Advik, son of
Piyush Chawla
, at an airport while the MI squad was probably waiting to board a flight.
The heartwarming video, shared on the Mumbai Indians' social media platform, showcased Pandya tossing a ball to young Advik, who enthusiastically caught it and threw it back, turning a mundane waiting time into a cute training session.
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On the competitive front, Mumbai Indians have returned to winning way in the current IPL season, securing a thrilling victory against Punjab Kings recently.
Despite facing some scrutiny over his leadership, Pandya's captaincy has seen the team reviving its aspirations of reaching the playoffs.
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After seven matches, MI have accumulated six points from three victories.
The duo of
Gerald Coetzee
and
Jasprit Bumrah
has been instrumental in bolstering the team's bowling attack, while
Suryakumar Yadav
's performance with the bat, including two 50-plus scores in four matches, has been a significant boost for the team.
MI will look to build on their recent form when they take on the Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday.