Watch: Sunil Chhetri shares special moment with Hardik Pandya during MI practice session of IPL 2026

Sunil Chhetri made a special appearance at a Mumbai Indians training session at the Wankhede Stadium, adding fresh energy to the camp. His visit created excitement among players, who were keen to meet and interact with the veteran football star.

Chhetri, widely regarded as one of India’s greatest footballers, spent time engaging with players and support staff during the session. His presence brought a lively atmosphere, with many players enjoying the chance to connect with a sporting icon whose journey has inspired millions across the country.

The highlight of the visit came when MI captain Hardik Pandya presented Chhetri with an official team jersey. The gesture showed mutual respect between two top athletes and highlighted the strong bond that goes beyond different sports in India.

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Sunil Chhetri shares special moment with Hardik Pandya

“I have not been to the stadium many times, but whenever I come, it feels amazing. It is great to see the sport from a different view. I wish Mumbai Indians and their fans all the best for this match and the whole tournament,” said Sunil Chhetri in an MI TV video.

One of the key moments of the visit came when Hardik Pandya presented Chhetri with the team’s official jersey. It was a simple but meaningful gesture between two sports. The players also shared fun and light moments with him during the session.

The players spoke with Chhetri and shared their experiences from their sports. It showed their passion and respect for each other. His visit also showed the strong bond between athletes in India. For fans, it was a special moment to see two sports come together at the stadium.

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MI aim to bounce back after poor start in IPL 2026

Mumbai Indians have had a slow start in IPL 2026 The five-time champions have won only one match out of four games so far. That win came against the Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets. The team has not played consistently well and is placed near the bottom of the points table, in ninth place.

In their last match, MI lost to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They tried to chase a tough target at home but fell short by 18 runs. The team showed fight, but could not finish the game.

Now, the Mumbai Indians will try to improve their performance. Their next match is against the Punjab Kings on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium. The team hopes to win and turn their season around in front of their home fans.

Fans react as Sunil Chhetri shares a special moment with Hardik Pandya

Fans reacted with excitement after Sunil Chhetri shared a special moment with Hardik Pandya during an Indian Premier League 2026 practice session. Many fans praised the meeting and said it was great to see two top sports stars together. Here is how the players reacted: