Get Ready for the 'New' Hardik Pandya: Star All-Rounder Reveals Bold New Look

Dubai (The Uttam Hindu): Team India has reached Dubai for the battle of Asia Cup 2025, where its first match will be against host United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 10 September. But the real eyes are on the India-Pakistan 'Mahamukabale' to be held on 14 September. Before this high-voltage tournament, Team India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been seen in a completely new and aggressive style, which has created a stir on social media.

Hardik Pandya, who is returning to the field after a long break, has completely changed his hairstyle just before the Asia Cup. Sharing a picture of his new look on his Instagram, he wrote the caption, "New me". Pandya has chosen 'sandy blonde' hair color with short hair, which looks very good on him. His new style went viral as soon as it came and fans are comparing it with the looks of England captain Ben Stokes and West Indies' Nicholas Pooran.

It is worth noting that Hardik Pandya was away from the cricket field since IPL 2025. He played his last international match in the Champions Trophy 2025. Now after a long rest and preparation, he has returned completely refreshed and is eager to strengthen the team with his explosive batting and sharp bowling.

Hardik Pandya, who was once seen as the captain of the T20 team after Rohit Sharma, has joined the team as a player this time. Suryakumar Yadav is leading the T20 team in the Asia Cup, while Shubman Gill has been made the vice-captain. However, his role in the team is that of a match winner and given his previous performance against Pakistan, he can prove to be the biggest 'X-factor' of the team.

Hardik Pandya's performance in T20 Internationals has been excellent. He has so far scored 1812 runs in 114 T20I matches at an average of 27.87, which includes 5 half-centuries. Apart from this, he has also taken 94 wickets with his bowling, which makes him one of the best all-rounders in the world.