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Xtra Time Web Desk: Hardik Pandya has set social media abuzz with his recent Instagram story, hinting at a major announcement coming soon. With the deadline for IPL 2025 retention announcements approaching on October 31, fans are speculating whether this news pertains to the upcoming season.

Pandya returned to the Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans in the pre-season transfer window, taking on the captaincy role. However, his 2024 season was disappointing, with the team finishing last on the points table. This has reignited discussions about his future in the IPL. “I’m going to announce something big soon, will let you all know in sometime,” Pandya wrote.

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Last season, Pandya faced intense trolling during matches, particularly at venues like Ahmedabad and Wankhede. His body language reflected the impact of this negativity, and he struggled to showcase his leadership and all-rounder skills.

Despite these challenges, Pandya made a strong comeback in the recent T20 series against Bangladesh, where he was named Player of the Series after scoring 118 runs in three matches at an impressive average of 59 and a strike rate of 222.64.

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As anticipation builds ahead of the IPL retention deadline, fans are eager to uncover whether his announcement relates to cricket or personal matters, especially in light of his recent divorce from Natasa Stankovic.