In the much hyped encounter between Mumbai Indians and  Chennai Super Kings,MI campaign back on track after beating defending champions CSK by 37 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.It was Hardik Pandya who has done a great job with both bat and ball to power his team to a brilliant victory against the MS Dhoni-led team. With the bat, Hardik smashed 25 runs off 8 deliveries while taking three crucial wickets with the ball. The all-rounder was named the Man of the Match for his sensational overall display. After the win, Hardik said his goal is to keep performing and take his form to the World Cup.

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Pandya said that the past seven months were tough for him due to his injury and the Koffee with Karan controversy. Both Hardik and KL Rahul were handed temporary suspension due to the ‘derogatory’ remarks they made on the show. However, the suspension was lifted and the case has been referred to a BCCI Ombudsman.

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In a post-match presentation, Pandya said, “It feels really good to help the team win and to contribute to it. It's been seven months since I played much competitive cricket. Have batted and batted and batted in the nets. I am someone who loves to have game time and I am hitting them really well at the moment. Yes, the injury happened and then the controversy too.”

The all-rounder further added,  “These seven months weren't easy and I wasn't sure of what to do. This award is special and I dedicate it to all those who stood by me during those tough times. My goal is to keep performing and hopefully, help India win the World Cup,”