Former India head coach and commentator Ravi Shastri has backed ex-Mumbai Indians star Hardik Panyda when he makes his return to the Wankhede Stadium with Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday, May 12.

IPL 2023: Ravi Shastri backs former MI star Hardik on Wankhede return, says 'homecoming will be emotional'

For the first time in the Indian Premier League, Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya – the Pandya brothers, are up against each other as captains. Krunal - LSG’s interim captain in absence of KL Rahul, who got ruled out of the season due to a thigh injury, was seen sharing a light moment with his brother Hardik at the toss ahead of Sunday’s afternoon clash between GT and LSG.

IPL 2023:  'Our father would have been proud,' says Hardik on Pandya brothers donning captain's hats

Lucknow Super Giant’s stand-in captain Krunal Pandya feels had his side restricted Gujarat Titans under 200, they would have had a chance in the afternoon game in Ahmedabad in IPL 2023.

IPL 2023: LSG captain Krunal Pandya laments leaking 20 extra runs as Hardik wins battle of brothers

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) occupy the top spot in the IPL 2023 points table at present. The defending champions lost their previous match, to bottom-ranked Delhi Capitals (DC), but remain in a comfortable position with six wins from nine games (12 points).

IPL 2023: 'Hardik Pandya is a class player but...' - Former SA captain suggests GT skipper ahead of RR tie

Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya blamed himself after a shocker of a loss against Delhi Capitals. Notably, Delhi defended a paltry score of 130 and won by five runs at GT's home ground in Ahmedabad.

IPL 2023: Skipper Hardik Pandya opens up on GT's shocking loss vs DC, says 'it boils down to me'

Delhi Capitals (DC) have kept their slim hopes of playoff alive after they beat Gujarat Titans (GT) in a low-scoring thriller in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals keep slim playoff hopes alive in yet another low-scoring thriller against GT

Team India retained their top spot in the latest ICC T20I rankings released on Tuesday (May 02). India have been dominating the top spot in the shortest format and bolstered their position as they now lead second-ranked and current T20 champions England by eight points.

ICC T20I rankings: India maintain dominance at the top, arch-rivals Pakistan slip to fourth spot

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) beat five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 35 of the IPL 2023 edition on Tuesday (April 25). Being asked to bat first, in Ahmedabad, the defending champions rode on Shubman Gill's 56, David Miller and Abhinav Manohar's 46 (22) and 42 (21) respectively and Rahul Tewatia's 5-ball 20* to post 207 for 6.

IPL 2023: 'Hardik Pandya is growing and maturing as captain' - Former Indian opener after GT beat MI

Match 35 of the IPL 2023 edition, on Tuesday (April 25), saw the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.

IPL 2023: Defending champions GT thrash Rohit Sharma's MI by 55 runs, take second spot in points table

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar turned 50 on Monday, April 24th, and his fans, colleagues, ex-players, and even stars outside of cricket have shared birthday wishes on their social media handles.

From Ravi Shastri to Triple H, Twitter showers praise on Sachin Tendulkar as Master Blaster turns 50

Gujarat Titans were sailing smoothly until two quick wickets derailed their innings only for skipper Hardik Pandya to unleash hell on Lucknow Super Giants' Ravi Bishnoi.

IPL 2023: GT skipper Hardik Pandya goes 4,6,6 against LSG's Ravi Bishnoi - WATCH

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is churning out thrilling contests with each passing day. In match 23, the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday (April 16).

IPL 2023: Hardik Pandya tries to sledge Sanju Samson during GT vs RR tie, video goes viral  - WATCH

Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya in a recent chat, revealed that he was interested in joining Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) instead of GT when both the new franchises were being inducted in the IPL in 2022.

IPL 2023: GT skipper Hardik Pandya reveals he was interested in joining LSG

On Thursday (April 13), the Punjab Kings (PBKS) hosted the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali in what is match 18 of IPL 2023.

IPL 2023: Hardik Pandya reflects on GT's loss to KKR, says it was 'a one-in-a-million defeat'

Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined INR 12 lakh for a slow over-rate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday, April 13.

IPL 2023: GT skipper Hardik Pandya fined for slow over-rate in PBKS win; joins Sanju Samson in offence

Gujarat Titans (GT) returned to winning ways in IPL 2023 edition on Thursday evening (April 13). Locking horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Mohali, GT restricted Shikhar Dhawan & Co.

'You will get a tight slap from cricket': Sehwag SLAMS Shubman Gill after GT's close win over PBKS in IPL 2023

After a shocking loss at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), courtesy of Rinku Singh's unbelievable finish, defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) got back to winning ways as they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six wickets in an intense run-chase of 154 at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Thursday evening (April 13).

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans get back to winning ways, beat Punjab Kings by 6 wickets in tense chase

Mumbai Indians star batter Tilak Varma has become the eighth cricketer to sign for RISE Worldwide as he adds another feather to his impressive cap. A roster already includes cricket’s leading names like Team India Captain Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan and Krunal Pandya.

Mumbai Indians star Tilak Varma adds another feather to his cap, joins hands with Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya

In match 7 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition, the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on Tuesday (April 04).

IPL 2023: Hardik Pandya instills a lot of confidence within the squad, says David Miller after GT beat DC

Defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) got off to a superb start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign as they beat four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a last-over thriller.

IPL 2023: Hardik Pandya lavishes praise on heroic Ruturaj Gaikwad, says 'Indian team will also back him'

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on Friday evening (March 31) with the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) taking on the four-time winners MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium.

IPL 2023: From Mumbai Indians' 1,408 to Gujarat Titans' 79 - Most sixes hit by existing teams in mega event

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad in some time. The opening game will see the IPL 2022 winners Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the new season, which will mark the return of the home-and-away format.

IPL 2023: Who will clinch the 16th edition? List of winners from 2008-2022

After much hullabaloo, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on Friday evening (March 31). The opening game will see last year's winners Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.

IPL 2023: Updated squads of all 10 teams and their captains

Former India captain and BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly has backed star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya to make a Test comeback. The newly-appointed interim T20I captain Hardik last played a Test match five years back in 2018 and since then has remained out of contention owing to fitness issues related to back and struggling form.

Ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly backs star India all-rounder to make a Test comeback, calls him an asset

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