India all-rounder and MI captain Hardik Pandya gifted ₹10,000 each to ground staff at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium for their assistance during his preparation for T20 World Cup 2026. Notably, Pandya had utilised Wankhede Stadium for night-time practice sessions that frequently extended until 12:00 am ahead of the tournament. Notably, Pandya had promised to reward the ground staff at the time.