Indian cricket team star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has reached a new height of success in the last few years. Much of the credit for this goes to the IPL. Because if it weren't for instant cricket, Hardik's talent would have stayed behind the scenes somewhere or it would have taken him a little extra time to reach this height.

Speaking to ESPN CricInfo, Hardik Pandya said that besides working in life, money is also important. Not only that, but this time he also said how important it is to make money and make good money. With that said, if there is more money, do the players really get distracted? He also commented on this.

Pandya was earlier bought by Mumbai for Rs 10 lakh in the IPL. But in 2018, Mumbai retained Hardik at Rs 11 crore and his elder brother Krinal Pandya at Rs 9 crore.

Speaking on the occasion, Pandya said that even after receiving so much money, he was very calm and content. He was not overly enthusiastic about receiving so much money at once. "We are the same as before, but money brings stability to life," he said.

During the interview, Pandya was asked a number of questions. One of the questions was very important and that is, do the players get distracted by the money they get in the IPL? Besides, do players think they should get that much money in the auction now?

"Money is good, bro. It changes a lot of things. I am one of those examples. Otherwise, I would be working at a petrol pump. I am not joking. For me, my family was the priority, to make sure my family has a good life,” he added.

Pandya said, 'When a boy from a village or a small town gets a big contract, he thinks of his parents, not himself. He looks at his relatives. Money changes and inspires.

Pandya further stated that it is important to talk about money as it helps youngsters in pursuing sports as a career. The star India all-rounder wondered how many youngsters will be willing to play cricket if there was no money involved in the game.

Hardik Pandya and wife Natasha Stankovic.