13 April,2017 06:02 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Pandya brothers -- Hardik and Krunal -- are enjoying their stint with Mumbai Indians in IPL 2017 so much that they have bought a new house in Mumbai's posh Versova locality
The Pandya brothers - Hardik and Pandya - are enroute to stardom, at least in the Indian Premier League. If they continue their good form, they will surely replace the other brother duo of Yusuf and Irfan Pathan and become the new poster boys of Indian cricket from Baroda.
Younger brother Hardik Pandya's pyrotechnics against KKR saw him notch up a 23-ball 29 to anchor his team to a win. Then it was the turn of elder brother Krunal, who played a lovely cameo as his 37 off 20 balls was largely instrumental in Mumbai Indians knocking off a tricky target of 159 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 12.
Well, with both brothers in good nick in IPL 10, the duo have decided to buy a new house in Andheri's posh locality, Versova to ensure that their family enjoys their stay in the city during their home games.
According to a report in The Asian Age, the duo's father confirmed the news and stated that it was their first home in Mumbai.
The report quoted their father Himanshu Pandya as saying, "This is our first house in Mumbai. We are delighted because it has been bought by our two sons. The stepping ceremony in the new house was recently performed."
He added, "It is a fully-furnished two bed room apartment, and our both sons can live here together peacefully."
Krunal, who is the elder of the two, is likely to get married in December.
"There is no immediate plan to shift here from Baroda, but whenever we are in Mumbai, can open the flat and stay here as long as we want," Himanshu said.
The brothers' entire family (including mother Nalini ben) was at the Wankhede Stadium for both the home games -- vs Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Hardik posted a picture on Instagram of himself with his entire family after MI won their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede on Wednesday night.
"My family, my world, my people⦠best feeling to see them after a great win and well done lads @mumbaiindians," Hardik captioned the picture.
