Hardik unveils new hairstyle ahead of Asia Cup

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya unveiled a stylish new look ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. On Friday, Pandya took to Instagram to reveal his new grey hair while retaining his signature side fade

cut. His well-trimmed black beard provided a perfect contrast to the grey hair, giving him a fresh and attractive appearance.

Pandya captioned the post “New me!”, highlighting his bold new look ahead of a busy 2025-26 season. The post caught fans’ attention, with many praising his appearance and expressing anticipation for his strong return to the international scene in Dubai.

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Hardik Pandya’s new pictures drew attention to his paw tattoos, a tribute to his dogs, Aston and Bentley. Inked on his neck earlier this year, the four-paw design reflects his love and devotion to his pets, with two paws carrying the initials ‘A’ and ‘B’ as a personal touch.

Pandya arrived in Dubai with the Indian team on Thursday, September 4, ahead of their practice sessions before the Asia Cup 2025 opener against hosts UAE on September 10. India will also face arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai and Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi in Group A.

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The premier Indian all-rounder is fresh from a break since the Mumbai Indians’ exit from the IPL 2025 in late May. Pandya is eager to make his mark in the marquee continental event, which serves as preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka next February and March.

Team India will play five T20Is against Australia (October), South Africa (November), and New Zealand (January) in the lead-up to the tournament, where they will aim to defend their title following their remarkable win in the Caribbean & USA last year.