WATCH: Hardik Pandya won't take nets lightly; smashes ball around as he sweats it out

Hardik Pandya has been out of action for  last three months due to a lower back injury which h been troubling him for quite some time. He h undergone a successful surgery in London where he was also seen wearing an exotic watch while posing on his hospital bed which h left fans amazed. Recently, star all-rounder h also revealed that he is planning to make a comeback in middle of New Zealand series, play  IPL  and win World T20 Down Under next year. w, it seems that youngster cant wait to get back in action.

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Hardik Pandya sweats it out in nets

Hardik Pandya was seen sweating it out in nets and seemed to be rey to don Indian jersey as soon as possible as he was seen playing a wide range of shots in nets along with timing ball powerfully. One-handed shot, flick shot, cover drive, a fierce square cut, a few lofted shots, and 'Helicopter' shot were some of delightful strokes of Pandya in net session. 26-year-old took to social media and wrote that nets were best place to celebrate festive season along with posting his video of practice session. Take a look. 

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Hardik Pandya reveals his comeback plans

While speaking to a news ncy, Hardik Pandya revealed when he was going to be back in action. He said that he is expecting to make a comeback before New Zealand series or mid-way. He n me it clear that his plan is to play some international games, IPL and n World T20. Mumbai Indians superstar n went on to say that it is t easy to make a comeback even though it might sound cool because one needs motivation in order to make it happen. He n ded that at same time it was also important to make sure that one did t go down wrong path. 26-year-old n me a big statement that physically he can always come back but it is important to stay healthy mentally. 

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