Hardik Pandya Engages in Unique Gully Cricket Toss Without a Coin Alongside Two MI Teammates Ahead of IPL 2025

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya was seen enjoying a fun moment with his teammates ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. In a lighthearted instance, Pandya and two MI players took part in a unique toss for a casual gully cricket match, ditching the traditional coin and using an unconventional method instead.

A video of the amusing moment has gone viral, showing Pandya and his MI teammates engaged in the special toss, which involved flipping a bat instead of a coin. The trio burst into laughter as they embraced the spirit of street cricket, a game that many Indian cricketers grew up playing before making it to the grand stage of the IPL.

This fun interaction highlights the relaxed atmosphere within the Mumbai Indians camp before the highly anticipated IPL 2025 season kicks off. Pandya, who returned to MI ahead of this season, will be leading the franchise once again, aiming to guide the five-time champions to another successful campaign.

Fans reacted enthusiastically to the video, appreciating the camaraderie among the MI players and the nostalgic gully cricket moment. Many commented on how this reflected the deep-rooted love for cricket in India, where informal matches often feature creative solutions in place of official rules.

Mumbai Indians are set to begin their IPL 2025 campaign with their first match on March 24. Under Pandya’s leadership, the team will be looking to start strong and make a push for the coveted title.

Stay tuned for more updates as the IPL 2025 season approaches!

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— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 17, 2025