'Will become IPL 2020 Man of the Tournament': Brad Hogg exudes confidence in Hardik Pandya

Brad Hogg is confident that Hardik Pandya will become Player of Tournament in IPL 2020. Pandya has been a vital member of Mumbai Indians squad in last few years as MI have won a record of four IPL titles. Hardik has made it matter for Mumbai franchise time and time again with his exceptional all-round performances- with ball in hand, good fielding, and making stellar contributions in middle-order.

'He will become Man of tournament': Bradd Hogg

“Well, Mumbai Indians look like y are going to be champions again. y are one of my top two teams going into this year’s IPL in UAE this year. reason for this is that y have got a good top four, y also have good allrounders and ir bowling attack is stable led by two geniuses with new ball, and in death overs – Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga,” said Hogg while interacting on his Youtube p Hogg’s Vlog.

“Also, allrounder Hardik Pandya. He is looking to get back into cricket after a long time off due to injury. He’s also got a baby on way as well. I just think those things will give him extra energy and he will become man of tournament in UAE,” two-time World Cup winner added.

Hardik Pandya in IPL 2020

star all-rounder had last played for India back in September last year as he was out of action for nearly six months due to a lower back injury for which he had undergone a surgery in UK. Mumbai Indians are defending champions and had won ir record fourth IPL title by getting better of Chennai Super Kings in an edge-of--seat thriller last year. Rohit Sharma-led side are t only aiming to retain ir title but are also eyeing ir fifth IPL trophy.

13th edition of cash-rich event will be held in UAE from September 19 to vember 8 and complete fixtures of tournaments will be anunced by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) next week.

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