Hardik Pandya in motion for Indian cricket group in T20 World Cup 2024© AFP
Indian cricket group all-rounder Hardik Pandya had a really poor efficiency in IPL 2024. Hardik was appointed captain of Mumbai Indians earlier than the season, however his group managed solely 4 wins within the competitors. Pandya additionally got here underneath query as a captain and a participant, as consultants and followers criticized him for his poor type. Nonetheless, he seemed in large type and took three wickets in India's win over Eire within the first match of the T20 World Cup 2024. India's legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar additionally praised the all-rounder and stated that bowling 4 consecutive overs was fairly spectacular.
“It’s a huge deal if you end up enjoying for India. It’s a big factor. The best way he was working, what was spectacular was that he bowled 4 overs in a row. It's not like he bowled two overs and took a break. It was a take a look at to participate in as properly. He has come by way of that take a look at very impressively as properly.”
Speaking concerning the match, Hardik took 3 wickets for 27 runs and the Eire group was all out for 96 runs. In response, Rohit Sharma scored a half-century and achieved the goal simply.
After the Eire innings, Hardik stated, “It’s at all times particular to play for the nation, it’s at all times good to play for satisfaction. I’ve been in a position to contribute within the World Cup, God has been type. It was a terrific effort from Axar, if you let your hand-eye coordination work, he takes the catch. I liked the primary wicket, I don't typically hit the ball on the stumps as a result of I often bowl in need of size. I wanted extra full size than again of size in the present day. On this sort of floor you have to be disciplined and bowl in the fitting areas. It’s at all times nice to see the viewers, we Indians are in all places, we rule the world, it was good to get their help.”
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