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‘Swag Like Bhai’: Hardik Pandya’s style transformation turns heads before Asia Cup - In Pics

Hardik Pandya chose a sandy blonde color and a short haircut. Last year, the all-rounder who assisted India in winning the T20 World Cup posted images of his new appearance to Instagram with the remark, "New me."

September 05, 2025 / 14:13 IST
On Thursday night, the captain of the Mumbai Indians arrived in Dubai for the Asia Cup. (Photo: Instagram)
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On Thursday night, the captain of the Mumbai Indians arrived in Dubai for the Asia Cup. (Photo: Instagram)
In the Asia Cup 2025, Hardik Pandya will be looking to prove why he is considered the best white-ball all-round player in the world. (Photo: AP)
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In the Asia Cup 2025, Hardik Pandya will be looking to prove why he is considered the best white-ball all-round player in the world. (Photo: AP)
The top Indian player will start training for the competition on Friday. Prior to the highly anticipated eight-team competition, Hardik decided to have a makeover. He now sports a new hairstyle and looks sharp as ever. (AP Photo)
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The top Indian player will start training for the competition on Friday. Prior to the highly anticipated eight-team competition, Hardik decided to have a makeover. He now sports a new hairstyle and looks sharp as ever. (AP Photo)
For added sparkle, Hardik Pandya chose a sandy blonde color and a short haircut. Last year, the all-rounder who assisted India in winning the T20 World Cup posted images of his new appearance to Instagram with the remark, "New me." (Photo: Instagram)
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For added sparkle, Hardik Pandya chose a sandy blonde color and a short haircut. Last year, the all-rounder who assisted India in winning the T20 World Cup posted images of his new appearance to Instagram with the remark, "New me." (Photo: Instagram)
Hardik's appearance has generated a lot of conversation on social media and the reactions are pouring in quickly. His appearance is also being compared to those of Nicholas Pooran and Ben Stokes by a lot of online users. (Photo: Instagram)
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Hardik's appearance has generated a lot of conversation on social media and the reactions are pouring in quickly. His appearance is also being compared to those of Nicholas Pooran and Ben Stokes by a lot of online users. (Photo: Instagram)
Hardik's last appearance for India was in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, where India defeated New Zealand to win the championship. He also participated in the home five-match T20I series against England prior to that. (Photo: ICC)
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Hardik's last appearance for India was in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, where India defeated New Zealand to win the championship. He also participated in the home five-match T20I series against England prior to that. (Photo: ICC)
Hardik, who was once seen as India's next T20I captain after Rohit Sharma, is no longer a member of the leadership group. Shubman Gill has been appointed as India's Asia Cup deputy to captain Suryakumar Yadav. (Photo MI)
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Hardik, who was once seen as India's next T20I captain after Rohit Sharma, is no longer a member of the leadership group. Shubman Gill has been appointed as India's Asia Cup deputy to captain Suryakumar Yadav. (Photo MI)
Hardik has so far represented India in 11 Test matches, 94 ODIs, and 114 T20Is. He has amassed 1812 runs at a strike rate of 141.67 and an average of 27.87 in the shortest format. He has taken 94 wickets, with his best figures being 4/16. (Photo: AP)
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Hardik has so far represented India in 11 Test matches, 94 ODIs, and 114 T20Is. He has amassed 1812 runs at a strike rate of 141.67 and an average of 27.87 in the shortest format. He has taken 94 wickets, with his best figures being 4/16. (Photo: AP)
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first published: Sep 5, 2025 02:13 pm

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