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The star all-rounder of the Indian cricket team, Hardik Pandya surprised everyone earlier with his unique look going into the Asia Cup 2025. Now, an image of him training before the tournament has gone viral in which the star cricketer can be seen rocking a Richard Mille RM 27-04 watch, valued at an insane price of Rs 20 crore which is nearly 8 times more than the reported prize money of the Asia Cup 2025 i.e., Rs 2.6 crore.
The Richard Mille RM 27-04 watch is an ultra-exclusive timepiece that was created in collaboration with tennis legend Rafael Nadal. The watch is one of only 50 pieces ever made and is an exceptionally rare accessory to have.
Pandya is popular for his luxurious and stylish lifestyle and this was not his first showcase of luxury watches. A few months back, Pandya was seen donning the Richard Mille RM 27-02, a highly expensive watch valued at around Rs 7 crore, during key matches.
Talking about the tournament, India is going to start their Asia Cup 2025 campaign this Wednesday, on September 10th, against the host the UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. However, the much awaited clash for the man in blue will be against their arch rivals Pakistan, who they will be facing on 14th September at the same venue.
India, led by Surya Kumar Yadav, is entering the tournament as the heavy favourites to win the whole thing as they hold the record for the most times with 8 wins. Although the squad that was selected had huge debates at that time, there’s no denying that the team still looks quite balanced . And with stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Pandya, Axar and Abhishek Sharma the chances of them winning it all seems likely.
