Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is starting from 23rd November
Indian cricket team’s star all-rounder and former T20 captain Hardik Pandya is going to be seen playing in the upcoming domestic cricket tournament, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). Let us tell you that the player has also shared a post regarding this on his official X account.
Pandya has got a place in Baroda’s 18-member team, which is led by Hardik’s brother and all-rounder Krunal Pandya. Let us tell you that the upcoming season of SMAT is starting from 23rd November, Saturday. Baroda are going to face Gujarat in their first match at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
Regarding Hardik Pandya joining the team, Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) said through a press release – Indian international star Hardik Pandya will join his brother and captain Krunal Pandya for Baroda. On behalf of the BCA President and Apex Committee members, we heartily welcome you (Hardik Pandya) back to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
On the other hand, let us tell you that recently Hardik Pandya has become the number one all-rounder in T20 International cricket. Hardik currently has 244 rating points, and he is at number one in the all-rounder category in T20.
Also, before IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) has retained him. It will be interesting to see how Pandya is going to perform for his local team Baroda in domestic cricket after finishing his national duty.
Reporting to my brother for Baroda duty in Indore 🫡 pic.twitter.com/HF4n8vfYEp
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) November 22, 2024
Baroda’s full squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament
Krunal Pandya (captain), Vishnu Solanki (vice-captain), Hardik Pandya, Jyotsnil Singh, Shashwat Singh, Shivalik Sharma, Bhanu Paniya, Mitesh Patel (wicketkeeper), Bhargav Bhatt, Mahesh Pithiya, Raj Limbani, Soyed Sopariya, Lukman Meriwala, Akash Singh, Atit Seth, Abhimanyu Singh Rajput, Ninad Rathwa, Chintal Gandhi.