[Watch] Hardik Pandya signs autographs and poses for selfies with fans ahead of the Bangladesh T20I series

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya was spotted signing autographs and taking selfies with fans at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) on Monday, September 30. He will next be in action when the Men in Blue take on Bangladesh in a three-match T20I series, which kicks off on October 6 in Gwalior.

The all-rounder last wore the Indian jersey during the tour of Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I series, where he played in the first two games and was rested for the final match as India achieved a clean sweep. The 30-year-old missed the ODI series due to personal reasons.

As he returned to action after a break, Pandya took the time to pose for photos and sign autographs for fans after his practice session.

Here’s a video of the interaction:

Pandya played a crucial role in India clinching their second T20 World Cup title earlier this year, defeating South Africa in the final by seven runs. He bowled the vital last over, keeping his composure as India secured a thrilling victory and ended an 11-year drought for an ICC trophy.

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India announce 15-member squad for T20Is against Bangladesh

The Men in Blue have announced a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, beginning October 6 in Gwalior. The second match will be held in Delhi on October 9, while the final game is scheduled for Hyderabad on October 12.

Suryakumar Yadav will continue as captain, while Varun Chakaravarthy returns to the squad after last playing for India in 2021. Speedster Mayank Yadav, who performed brilliantly for the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024, has also earned his first call-up.

Here’s the Indian squad for the T20I series: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, JItesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Mayank Yadav.