IPL: Reliance Chairperson Nita Ambani reveals why she gave a chance to Hardik and Krunal Pandya to play for Mumbai Indians

Indian Cricket team's allrounder Hardik Pandya, who has gained a huge popularity that he needs no introduction. Pandya has played commendable matches for the team India. Many people have compared the player with the great allrounder player Kapil Dev. But the journey of the player was not easy as it seems.

Hardik Pandya was firstly in the headlines for his performance for the team Mumbai Indians during the IPL match. Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani told some facts regarding the life of the Hardik Pandya during the event of India Today Conclave 2018 event titled 'The Great Equaliser: Sports and Education For All'.

Nita Ambani said that Hardik Pandya and his brother Krunal Pandya belonged to a poor family from Gujarat, who played cricket for earning only Rs 300. Their childhood was spent in extreme poverty conditions. Many times they won't be able to get two-time roti for eating. Both the brothers used to travel by local trains for playing cricket in other places.

The Reliance chairperson also told that because of their talent she had given an opportunity to the Pandya brothers and they also proved themselves too.

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However, the video of Nita Ambani has been shared by the Hardik Pandeya on social media Twitter and wrote 'A big thank you to Nita Bhabhi! Krunal & I are lucky to have received so much support from @mipaltan & the RIL family which has helped us achieve so much in such a short time. The entire Ambani family have always stood by us and supported us on and off the field, thank you.'

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