Hyderabad has turned into a cricket carnival, and the reason is simple – Hardik Pandya. In a rare move for a domestic T20 match, the highly awaited Baroda vs Gujarat clash in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has been officially shifted to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, all because of the massive fan frenzy surrounding the Indian all-rounder.

Tournament officials confirmed that the decision came after they witnessed unusually huge crowds gathering near team hotels, training areas, and ticket counters, far beyond what the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy usually attracts. And this surge, they say, is almost entirely thanks to Hardik Pandya’s star power.

“The enthusiasm for Hardik Pandya is unbelievable. Fan turnout, enquiries, and overall crowd movement exceeded our projections by a huge margin

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