11 October,2019 09:56 AM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
Nita Ambani paying Hardik Pandya a visit in London. Pic/ Hardik Pandya Instagram
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya had recently undergone surgery for his lower-back and is currently in London recuperating. Hardik Pandya is on the road to recovery and fitness back again.
However, Hardik Pandya had a surprise visit from none other than IPL franchise Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani. Hardik Pandya, who looked pleased, also expressed his gratitude towards the businesswoman and was quite humbled by Nita Ambani's visit. Hardik Pandya is part of the Mumbai Indians team in IPL.
The cricketing all-rounder took to social networking site Twitter to post a photo with a caption: "Thank you Bhabhi for coming to meet me here in London. Humbled by your gesture. Your wishes and encouraging words mean a lot to me. You have always been an inspiration."
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed last week that Hardik Pandya underwent surgery in London.
Hardik Pandya, who celebrates his birthday today, underwent surgery exactly a week before on October 4. Pandya first went to London on October 2 and was accompanied by team India physiotherapist Yogesh Parmar.
Hardik Pandya had first complained of pain in his lower back after India's final T20I match against South Africa in Bengaluru on September 22.
"Hardik Pandya complained of lower back pain after India's final Paytm T20I against South Africa in Bengaluru on 22nd September. The BCCI Medical Team consulted a panel of spine specialists in England and they recommended surgery for a long-term solution to this issue," the BCCI said in a statement.
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