Watch: Hardik Pandya ignores fan during Ferrari outing goes viral ahead of IPL 2026

Ahead of the IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is once again back in the news. Recently, the all-rounder was seen driving his new Ferrari on the streets of the city. This immediately caught the attention of the fans passing by. The incident soon became a matter of discussion and debate due to the all-rounder's interaction with a fan.

In a viral video, A fan spotted him and kept shouting, "Hardik sir, Hardik sir 1 pictures" near the car door, but Hardik did not respond or even look at him. The video of the incident immediately started going around social media, creating a huge debate among the fans.

Fans defended Hardik Pandya by stating that he has been busy and not in the mood. Others compared it to Rohit Sharma, as he is always available and takes pictures with fans whenever possible. This comparison added more fuel to the fire and the incident is one of the early talking points of IPL 2026.

Hardik Pandya’s IPL Journey and Career Highlights

Hardik Pandya has played a total of 152 matches in his IPL career till the 2025 . He has already become a top all-rounder for Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans. He is currently the captain of the Mi and is still one of the impactful players in the tournament.

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He has accumulated 2,749 runs and taken 78 wickets, and his strike rate is impressive, at 146.93. One of his greatest achievements is when he led his team, Gujarat Titans, to win the tournament in 2022, as it was his team’s first season. In 2025, he took his career’s best bowling figures of 5/36 against Lucknow.

Mumbai Indians Gear Up for IPL 2026 Campaign

In the 2025 season, Mumbai Indians made a great comeback, as they were at the bottom of the table but managed to finish fourth, winning 8 matches and losing 6. Under Hardik Pandya’s leadership, Mumbai Indians entered the playoffs, won the Eliminator against Gujarat Titans, but lost to Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2. Suryakumar Yadav was his team’s highest run-scorer, as he accumulated 717 runs, and Trent Boult took 22 wickets for his team.

Looking ahead to IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians will begin their campaign at Wankhede Stadium against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 29. The first phase of the schedule includes four matches till April 12, including away matches against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, and then a big home match against RCB.