Watch: Mumbai Police stop Hardik Pandya’s Ferrari ride over shocking reason before IPL 2026

Hardik Pandya took his new Ferrari out for a drive on Sunday but was stopped by Mumbai Police for a routine check. When the officers realised that it was the Mumbai Indians captain, they were surprised and greeted him. They even shook hands with him and had a short conversation. The video of this moment has now gone viral on social media.

During the check, all vehicles were being stopped as usual, and the superstar all-rounder’s car was also in the line. When the police officers came near his car, they recognised him and spoke to him while he was sitting in the driver’s seat. After the brief interaction, Hardik drove away.

This Ferrari is the newest addition to his car collection. After winning the T20 World Cup 2026, Hardik gifted himself the famous Ferrari 12Cilindri, which is said to be worth over ₹12 crore. In recent weeks, he has been seen driving it around Mumbai.

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Ferrari drives with Jatin Sapru and Mahieka Sharma also goes viral

The star all-rounder was also recently seen taking the car out for a drive with sports presenter Jatin Sapru. He looked very comfortable while driving and showed his usual confidence. Jatin enjoyed the ride, and fans loved seeing them together. The videos of the ride quickly went viral.

A few days earlier, Hardik was also seen driving with his girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma. He also made a stylish entry at the Mumbai Indians practice camp before IPL 2026.

Hardik owns many luxury cars. His collection includes a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a Lamborghini Urus, a Mercedes-AMG G63, a Range Rover Vogue, and an Audi A6. The Ferrari 12Cilindri is one of Ferrari’s latest models. It has a powerful V12 engine that produces over 800 horsepower and can reach speeds of nearly 340 km/h.

Strong World Cup form boosts Hardik Pandya ahead of IPL 2026

Hardik Pandya comes into IPL 2026 after a strong performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The all-rounder played an important role for India. He scored 217 runs and took 9 wickets under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav. His performance showed that he can handle pressure and deliver in big matches.

Before this, his form in IPL 2025 was mixed but still useful. As captain of the Mumbai Indians, he scored 224 runs in 15 matches with a strike rate of over 160. He played quick and important innings when the team needed them. He also became the first IPL captain to take a five-wicket haul. Even though his captaincy was sometimes questioned, he remains a key player for the team.

Known as the “Clutch-God” of Indian cricket, Hardik has built a strong IPL career as an all-rounder. In 152 matches, he has scored 2749 runs at an average of 28.34 and a strike rate of 146.92, with a highest score of 91. He is known for his aggressive batting and fast scoring. With the ball, he has taken 78 wickets, with a best of 5/36. His all-round performance makes him one of the most valuable players in IPL history.

As the Mumbai Indians prepare for the new season, all eyes will be on Hardik. With good World Cup form and a new IPL season ahead, he enters 2026 with confidence and high expectations.