When asked about his go to track, the MI skipper shared that he begins each day by listening to the Hanuman Chalisa. “I listen to Hanuman Chalisa every morning. I start my day with it. There’s no other song which gives you positive energy which Hanuman Chalisa gives,” he said, drawing applause from the packed audience.

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya offered fans a glimpse into his personal routine and mindset during Day 2 of The MIX – A Mumbai Indians Experience, held at Jio World Garden.

Sharing the stage with batting coach Kieron Pollard, Hardik participated in an engaging panel discussion moderated by cricket presenter Jatin Sapru. While the conversation largely focused on Mumbai Indians’ ambitions for the upcoming Indian Premier League season, it was Hardik’s candid revelation about his daily ritual that struck a chord with fans.

When asked about his go to track, the MI skipper shared that he begins each day by listening to the Hanuman Chalisa. “I listen to Hanuman Chalisa every morning. I start my day with it. There’s no other song which gives you positive energy which Hanuman Chalisa gives,” he said, drawing applause from the packed audience.

Reflecting on his journey, Hardik added a personal touch: “I remember I had a Motorola phone with a ‘phata hua speaker’, and today I have a Ferrari, but listening to Hanuman Chalisa has not changed for me.”