Before IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya told that he is very rich not only in money but also in heart. Fulfilling his promise, Hardik distributed a check of Rs 10 lakh each to the ground staff of Wankhede Stadium. So let us know which promise Hardik showed his richness of heart by fulfilling.

According to media reports, Hardik distributed checks of Rs 10 lakh each to 10 to 11 people present in the stadium staff. It was told that Hardik had prepared for the 2026 T20 World Cup in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium itself. Due to Hardik’s preparation, Gound’s staff often had to stay till late night. In view of this, Hardik had promised them that whenever he returns to Mumbai, he will definitely reward the staff for their help in preparing for the T20 World Cup.

Hardik kept his promise

A picture also surfaced on social media, in which Hardik was seen standing among the ground staff. In these pictures, a check is seen in the hands of the ground staff. It was said in media reports that Hardik gave a check of Rs 10 lakh each to the ground staff.

Hardik Pandya made a promise to the Wankhede groundstaff during his T20 World Cup preparations that he would return and reward them upon returning.

Wankhede groundstaff tirelessly helped Hardik even till the midnight so he could be ready for the T20 World Cup.

Now Hardik… pic.twitter.com/40nbsAtDgI

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 27, 2026

Hardik’s important contribution in the World Cup

Let us tell you that Hardik had made an important contribution in Team India winning the World Cup title. While batting, he scored 217 runs in 9 innings of 9 matches. Apart from this, while bowling, Hardik took 9 wickets in his bag.

Hardik’s international career

Talking about Hardik’s international career, till now he has played 11 Tests, 94 ODIs and 138 T20 International matches. However, at present Hardik is playing only white ball cricket for India. He has been away from Test cricket for a long time.

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