Hardik Pandya stuns everyone at post-match press conference

However, this by no way means indicate that Pandya has not been doing well with the bat. He averages a healthy 33 in the current season with 169 runs to his name.

Pandya notched up a 20-ball 35 not out in MI's match-winning total of 181 at the Wankhede Stadium before capturing 2 for 19 to put the brakes on the chasing Knight Riders.

The talismanic all-rounder said that he has stopped practicing batting, sparking speculations on whether he wants to become a specialist bowler now.

“I have stopped practising (batting). I am someone who thinks differently. I am actually just being positive. It's all about one hit, to be honest. You score one six and all of a sudden the momentum shifts and everything changes,

Pandya’s comments are backed by his performance with the ball too. He has snatched the purple cap by becoming the leading wicket-taker with 14 scalps to his credit in the current season, which by far his best ever in the IPL.

Last night, Mumbai Indians stunned Kolkata Knight Riders by 13 runs at the Wankhede Stadium to completely open up the competition.

Soon after his Man-of-the-Match effort in Mumbai Indians' crucial win over Kolkata Knight all-rounder Hardik has made an announcement that may not bring a smile on the Mumbai Indians’ fans faces.

Facing a win everything or go out situation, the defending champions have come out with some outstanding performances in the last two matches to stay alive in the competition.

Mumbai Indians have once again proved why they are the most successful IPL side.

The hero for Mumbai Indians with both bat and ball was Hardik Pandya, who like his side has made a stunning comeback after an ordinary first half of the tournament.