Hardik Pandya met Amit Shah before the series against Sri Lanka

India's T20I captain Hardik Pandya met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence on New Year's Eve. During this his brother Kunal Pandya was also present. From January 3, India will play the first match of the three T20 match series against Sri Lanka. Hardik will lead the Indian T20 team. All-rounder Hardik Pandya was accompanied by his brother Krunal Pandya. He posted his picture on social media meeting the Home Minister along with his brother Krunal. Hardik Pandya tweeted, "Thank you for inviting us to spend invaluable time with Hon'ble Home Minister @AmitShah. It was an honor and a privilege to meet you."

The 29-year-old Hardik will lead the Indian team for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Hardik was named captain of the T20I team and given the responsibility of vice-captain in the ODI against Sri Lanka to be played in the second week of January. Rohit Sharma will lead the team in ODIs.

Hardik had a great 2022 as he led Gujarat Titans to the IPL 2022 title in his very first season. At the same time, he also performed brilliantly in the T20 World Cup. Also won the three T20 series played in New Zealand by 1-0. Two matches were abandoned due to rain.