Nita Ambani, Reliance Foundation Founder-Chairperson, has shared insights into Mumbai Indians' talent scouting process ahead of IPL 2025. She disclosed how the team discovered stars like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. Ambani personally attended domestic tournaments to identify promising players. The Pandya brothers were among those scouted, with Hardik now serving as MI captain since 2024. Ambani recounted a poignant story of the Pandyas' early struggles, revealing they survived on Maggi noodles for three years due to financial constraints. This approach has cemented Mumbai Indians' reputation as a "nursery of cricket in India," consistently nurturing new talent for the national team.
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