This is not the first time that a Pandya has been in the limelight for all wrong reasons. Let's take a look at some controversies related to Hardik Pandya away from the cricket field.

Hardik Pandya denied the charges and said that he himself declared the items to the customs at Mumbai airport.   

India captain Virat Kohli acknowledged the need for a "sixth bowling option" but also kept it open-ended when asked about flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Padya's bowling fitness, stating that the Baroda man "has to be fit to be able to bowl one or two overs".

Colourful all-rounder Hardik Pandya is likely to be sent back into the IPL auction pool by Mumbai Indians as the five-time champions are more or less sanguine about the players who are in their retention list for the 2022 season.

BCCI posted recent pictures of Hardik Pandya batting and bowling during India's net practice session.

Flamboyant India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's shoulder injury sustained during the T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan is believed to be a minor one and he is likely to be available for the next game against New Zealand on October 31.

Pandya didn't come out to field after injuring his shoulder while batting as India lost the match by 10 wickets to arch-rival Pakistan.

His back is not a matter of concern anymore but India's swashbuckling all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Sunday made it clear that he won't resume bowling until at least the ICC T20 World Cup close in on the knockouts.

India captain Virat Kohli said Hardik Pandya's prowess as a batter for the crucial number six spot is such that his replacement 'can't be created overnight' and his place in the playing XI is non-negotiable even if he can't bowl full steam in the T20 World Cup.

Pandya said MS Dhoni is someone he turns to in times of adversity, turmoil and even to understand his own mind.

The Afghan spinner also picked retired South African legend A B de Villiers, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and West Indian swashbuckler Kieron Pollard among his favourites.

Before making his debut in International cricket, He came into the limelight when he was noticed by Mumbai Indians talent scout and got picked by MI in 2015.

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma suggested that his teammate Hardik Pandya might be able to start bowling from next week.

Ishan Kishan made a remarkable return to form, scoring an unbeaten 50 off just 25 deliveries to steer MI to an 8-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday.

The Indian selectors have named Hardik in the T20 World Cup squad, but the all-rounder has not been bowling for two years after undergoing back surgery in the UK.

Though Pandya is a part of India's ICC T20 World Cup squad, the BCCI has been cautious about increasing his workload ever since he returned from a back surgery last year. 

After missing the first two games in the second leg of the tournament, Hardik played for MI purely as a batsman.

Pollard became the first player to have over 10,000 runs and 300 wickets to his name in the T20 format.

Hardik smashed two fours and a six in the penultimate over bowled by Mohammed Shami as his 40 not out off 30 balls saw MI snap a three-match losing streak successfully chasing down a target of 136 in 19 overs.

Mumbai Indians' bowling coach Shane Bond talked about Hardik Pandya's absence from the XI and also opened up on the side's disappointing loss against KKR on Thursday.