New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- The Men's Asia Cup 2025 is just days away, and Hardik Pandya is eager to prove once again why he is regarded as one of the finest white-ball all-rounders in the world. The Mumbai Indians skipper in the Indian Premier League (IPL) landed in Dubai on Thursday evening and will begin training for the tournament from Friday.

Ahead of the eight-team tournament, Hardik went in for a makeover, opting for a short haircut with a sandy blonde shade. The all-rounder, who played a crucial role in India's T20 World Cup victory last year, unveiled his new look on Instagram with the caption, "New me."

The change quickly became a hot topic on social media, with fans drawing comparisons between his look and that of England's Ben Sto...