Hardik Pandya's Permanent Relocation to BCCI COE for Career Longevity Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made a significant career move by permanently shifting his training base to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, aiming to leverage its state-of-the-art facilities for long-term fitness and skill development. This decision marks a unique shift for a centrally-contracted Indian cricketer, as most such players typically use the COE only for injury rehabilitation or national camps. Pandya, who is currently recovering from a quadriceps injury, has chosen to make the COE his primary training hub for the remainder of his career, with the goal of playing white-ball cricket for India for another 5-6 years. The 32-year-old, originally from Baroda, Gujarat, has spent most of the past decade living in Mumbai and training primarily at his IPL franchise Mumbai Indians' facility in Ghansoli. However, he has now permanently relocated to Bengaluru, renting a property on the outskirts of the city near the COE. According to a BCCI source, this move was driven by the logistical challenges of commuting daily from his Lower Parel residence to training locations. As a centrally-contracted player, Pandya has access to the COE's comprehensive facilities, including injury management and advanced skills training, which he aims to utilize for his long-term development. Pandya's decision to base himself at the COE is unprecedented, as it represents the first time a prominent current India cricketer has made the facility their permanent training home. The source explained that Pandya's goal is to ensure he remains in peak condition for white-ball cricket, which he intends to continue for at least five to six more years.#bengaluru #bcci #hardik_pandya #mumbai_indians #centre_of_excellence
Hardik Pandya Moves Base from Mumbai to Bengaluru: Here's Why India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made a significant career move by relocating his primary training base from Mumbai to Bengaluru, marking a shift toward the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) as his long-term training hub. This decision makes Pandya the first high-profile, active India cricketer to permanently base himself near the COE, a facility traditionally used for injury rehabilitation, fitness testing, and national team camps rather than as a full-time training center. The 32-year-old, who hails from Baroda in Gujarat, had spent much of the past decade training in Mumbai, primarily at the Mumbai Indians' facility in Ghansoli. However, the move to Bengaluru follows a six-month stay at the COE while recovering from a quadriceps injury that ruled him out of India's ongoing white-ball tour of the UK. Pandya's decision to shift his base was driven by both practicality and access to advanced facilities. A BCCI source revealed that commuting daily from his Lower Parel residence to training sessions in Mumbai had become increasingly burdensome. As a centrally contracted cricketer, Pandya has full access to the COE's resources, including injury management, skills training, and specialized support. The source noted that the move allows him to streamline his training regimen and maintain peak performance. "Hardik has already permanently shifted to Bengaluru. He has rented a property on the outskirts of the city, close to the COE," the source stated. "He will be the first Indian cricketer to make the COE his permanent training base for the remainder of his career." The relocation also comes with a dedicated support team in Bengaluru, including a personal physiotherapist and a strength and conditioning (S&C) coach to oversee his training outside the COE.#mumbai #bengaluru #bcci #hardik_pandya #centre_of_excellence
