Hardik Pandya is out of action from international cricket for quite sometime. He remains a vital cog in India's limited-overs setup but hasn't played a single game since the Men in Blue's dismal 2021 T20 World Cup campaign.

Throwback: When Hardik Pandya didn't draw a single bid and went UNSOLD at IPL 2014 auction

After a long wait, the Ahmedabad franchise's owner Siddharth Patel of CVC Capital Partners has revealed the official name of the Hardik Pandya-led unit. The Ahmedabad franchise is set to be named Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2022: Hardik Pandya's Ahmedabad franchise named Gujarat Titans, reveals team owner

The forthcoming IPL 2022 edition will see two more teams join the existing eight franchises, in the form of Lucknow Super Giants and the Ahmedabad franchise. While KL Rahul has been named the Lucknow skipper, local boy Hardik Pandya is set to debut as captain for the Ahmedabad line-up in IPL 2022.

IPL 2022: 'He wanted me to....'- Ahmedabad captain Hardik Pandya hails MS Dhoni for grooming him

Gary Kirsten, the batting coach, and mentor of the Ahmedabad franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has said that Hardik Pandya will be really motivated to show what he can do at the big stage as a leader.

Hardik Pandya will be motivated to show what he can do as leader for Ahmedabad IPL team, says Gary Kirsten

The Ahmedabad Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise revealed their final three picks from the players draft ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction on Friday (January 21).

Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan and Shubman Gill join Ahmedabad IPL team ahead of mega auction

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is reportedly set to join the Ahmedabad Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise after being released by Mumbai Indians (MI). Hardik is among the top Indian players available in the auction pool after being released by their respective franchises.

Hardik Pandya likely to be roped in as captain by Ahemdabad IPL franchise ahead of IPL 2022 - Report

Former India pacer Ashish Nehra is reportedly set to become the head coach of the Ahmedabad IPL franchise from the 2022 season of the Indian Premier League. Ahmedabad and Lucknow are the two new teams set to become part of the competition from this year.