Hardik Pandya

Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's form will be crucial especially in India's opening game against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 Super ...

Pandya’s form will be crucial especially in India’s opening game against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 match on Sunday (October 23). “I think the ball will swing around a bit, and we need to take its advantage. Pandya is now one of the lynchpin of Rohit Sharma’s side and a critical member with both bat and ball in hand, having led Gujarat Titans to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 earlier this year.

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya said that questions around his body should be put to rest as he is fit and ready to bowl in the ICC T20 World Cup.

India will look to kickstart their T20 World Cup campaign on a winning note, especially after their poor performance last year. So we all are aware about it and as a batting unit, we have had a word about it. It's good to be back here, you can't get a better place to play sports and enjoy.

Hardik Pandya had a cheeky reply to broadcaster after toss of India vs Pakistan's T20 World Cup match, after he was asked if he would bowl or not.

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India and Pakistan begin their T20 World Cup campaign today at a jam-packed MCG.

[Gallery](https://www.news18.com/topics/t20-world-cup/photos/) “Have many fond memories here, I made my T20 debut in Australia, and from there the journey has continued. However, this year, 29-year-old has looked more comfortable with the ball and in fact, played starring role with his bowling as well. [World](https://www.news18.com/world/) Cup 2022: [Full Coverage](https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/icc-t20-world-cup-2022/) [Schedule](https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/icc-t20-world-cup-2022/schedule/) Pandya underwent a major surgery in 2019 after complaining of back issues and it was a while before the star allrounder made his competitive return.

Hardik Pandya, an Indian all-rounder, had a cheeky response to a broadcaster after the toss of India vs. Pakistan's T20 World Cup match when asked if he ...

India was eliminated from the T20 World Cup last year after losing to Pakistan in the tournament’s shocking opening match. It’s good to be back here, you can’t get a better place to play sport and enjoy. On Sunday, October 23, the tantalizing high-stakes match will take place at the storied Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Hardik Pandya mocks Haider Ali with a staring smile as the Pakistan batter fails to clear the outfield during India vs Pakistan match.

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Hardik Pandya gave a cheeky smile to Haider Ali after successfully deceiving the youngster in the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2022 clash at the MCG.

As soon as he knew that he was gone, Haider put his head up in dismay, turned behind and walked back to the dugout. India, with some of the best in business, would be looking up to finish the game with ease at MCG. There was no proper connection whatsoever as the ball went a long way up in the air and Suryakumar Yadav did not make any mistake in completing a good catch at deep mid-wicket.

T20 World Cup 2022: पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ मैच में हार्दिक पांड्या ने शानदार गेंदबाजी की.

जबकि हार्दिक पांड्या 15 गेंदों पर 13 रन बनाकर क्रीज पर है. हार्दिक पांड्या ने इस मामले में श्रीलंका के पूर्व तेज गेंदबाज लसिथ मलिंगा और ऑस्ट्रेलिया के एंड्रयू टाई की बराबरी कर ली है. दरअसल, हार्दिक पांड्या ने पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ इंटरनेशनल T20 मैचों में तीन बार पारी में 3 या उससे ज्यादा विकेट लेने का कारनामा किया.

Hardik Pandya on Sunday created history by becoming the first Indian to cross 1000 T20I runs and take 50 wickets.

हार्दिक टी20 इंटरनेशनल क्रिकेट में 1000 रन बनाने और साथ ही 50 विकेट लेने वाले पहले भारतीय ...

Watch: Hardik Pandya's coldness towards Haider Ali after dismissing him in India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match · More than the manner of the dismissal, what ...

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Hardik Pandya on Sunday became the first ever India male cricketer to complete the double of having scored 1000 runs and taken 50 wickets in T20I career.

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India all-rounder Hardik Pandya created history by becoming the first Indian to cross 1000 T20I runs and pick 50 wickets. Pandya achieved the feat during ...

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya created history by becoming the first Indian to cross 1000 T20I runs and pick 50 wickets. In the second innings, Pandya came in when India found themselves pegged down to 31 for 4 after 6.1 overs. The all-rounder gave away 30 runs in his four overs, at an economy of 7.50.

पाकिस्तान की टीम 8 विकेट खो कर 159 रन ही बना पाई. पाकिस्तान की तरफ़ से शाह मसूद और ...

नई टीम होने के बावजूद हार्दिक की कप्तानी में गुजरात टाइटन्स ने टूर्नामेंट में शुरुआत से ही शानदार प्रदर्शन किया. हार्दिक ने पूरे टूर्नामेंट में 15 मैच खेलकर 131 के शानदार स्ट्राइक रेट से 487 रन बनाए थे. इससे पहले ऑस्ट्रेलिया के ख़िलाफ़ भारत की सीरीज में हार्दिक पंड्या ने ज़बरदस्त प्रदर्शन किया था. आंकड़ों पर नजर डालें तो पंड्या ने टी20 इंटरनेशनल में अब तक 52 पारियों में 25 की औसत से 955 रन बनाए हैं. हार्दिक के नाम टी20 करियर में 2 अर्धशतक दर्ज हैं, जोकि इसी साल यानी 2022 में आए हैं. पाकिस्तान की टीम 8 विकेट खो कर 159 रन ही बना पाई.

पाकिस्तान पर भारत की जीत के बाद हार्दिक पांड्या अपने पिता को याद कर भावुक हो गए।

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Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who picked three wickets and scored an important 40 in the run-chase, remembered his father after the side defeated ...

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Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya got emotional while celebrating the team's stunning victory against arch-rival Pakistan in the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup.

The 29-year-old only conceded 30 runs in his four overs, at an economy of 7.50. While speaking to Star Sports after the match, Pandya weighed in on the high-octane clash and also talked about his journey in cricket. Talking about his father, Pandya said, "I love my child very much, but can't leave town for the kids. It made me cry . When both of us brothers [Krunal Pandya] were 6 years old, they left one city and came to another city for a cricket career. India vs Pakistan clash: During the match, Pandya scripted history by becoming the first Indian to cross 1000 T20I runs and take 50 wickets

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भारत के सामने जीत के लिए 160 रनों का लक्ष्य था, लेकिन खराब शुरूआत के बावजूद विराट कोहली और हार्दिक पांड्या की शानदार साझेदारी की बदौलत टीम इंडिया ने मैच अपने नाम कर लिया. हार्दिक पांड्या की गेंद पर हैदर अली बड़ा शॉट खेलने के प्रयास में आउट हो गए. विराट कोहली और हार्दिक पांड्या के बीच पांचवे विकेट के लिए 113 रनों की साझेदारी हुई.

Hardik Pandya , the most important cog in India's T20 wheel, struck 40 off 37 balls in a partnership of 113 for the fifth wicket.

He made a big sacrifice, he shifted to a different city for his kids. Kohli conjured up a memorable unbeaten 82-run knock to anchor a chase of 160 which became tricky after India were left in tatters at 31 for 4. “I was only thinking about my dad.

इस मैच में विराट कोहली ने बहुत ही आतिशी पारी खेली. उनके अलावा हार्दिक पांड्या ने ...

ऑलराउंडर हार्दिक पांड्या ने पाकिस्तान (Pakistan) के खिलाफ गेंद और बल्ले से कमाल का खेल दिखाया. मैं तब छह साल का था और और वह दूसरे शहर में बस गए और वहीं उन्होंने व्यवसाय किया. हार्दिक पांड्या ने स्टार स्पोर्ट्स से कहा, ‘मैं केवल अपने पिताजी के बारे में सोच रहा था. वह अपने साढ़े छह साल के बच्चे का सपना पूरा करने के लिए दूसरे शहर आ गए थे. उनके अलावा हार्दिक पांड्या ने गेंदबाजी और बल्लेबाजी से सभी का दिल जीत लिया. मैच जीतने के बाद वह भावुक हो गए.

While Virat Kohli grabbed the limelight with his stunning knock, Hardik Pandya silently played a crucial role in India's four-wicket victory against ...

Hardik has been brilliant for India ever since making his comeback after a long spell on the sidelines due to an injuy earlier this year. He is the first Indian and the seventh player overall to achieve the elusive feat in the shortest format. His match-winning effort also saw Hardik become the first Indian player to achieve a stunning feat in T20Is.

Hardik was instrumental with the ball when he returned the figures of 3/30 taking the wickets of Shadab Khan, Haider Ali and Mohammad Nawaz.

In the match, Pakistan recovered from a wobbly start to post a fighting 159 for eight. But that did not stop Pandya from basking in the team’s glory and refer to himself as a showman while talking to former coach Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar after the match. I messaged the six of them and said, tonight whatever I am going to do, I’ll do for you guys.

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अर्शदीप सिंह और हार्दिक पंड्या भारतीय टीम के लिए बॉलिंग में काफी असरदार साबित हुए. हार्दिक और क्रुणाल पंड्या को क्रिकेटर बनाने के लिए हिमांशु पंड्या ने अपना बिजनेस तक बंद कर दिया था और दूसरे शहर में बस गए थे. हार्दिक पंड्या के पिता हिमांशु पंड्या का पिछले साल जनवरी में निधन हो गया था. हार्दिक और कोहली के बीच पांचवें विकेट के लिए 113 रनों की साझेदारी हुई. हार्दिक पंड्या और कोहली के बीच हुई शतकीय साझेदारी का ही नतीजा था कि भारतीय टीम इस मुकाबले में विजेता रही. मुकाबले में टीम इंडिया की जीत के बाद हार्दिक पंड्या काफी इमोशनल हो गए.

While Virat Kohli gathered all his well-deserved laurels for a super knock against Pakistan, which helped India win their T20 World Cup 2022 opening ...

I don’t want to perform in a dead rubber game where the team is already cruising through. “I said it even if we lose I am proud of how we fought. He made a big sacrifice, he shifted to a different city for his kids. Else we would have had to do something more terrific,” said Pandya. We were six at that time, and he shifted an entire city and his entire business. Hardik Pandya also turned emotional as he interacted with broadcasters Star Sports after the game.

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इन सभी के टी20 इंटरनेशनल क्रिकेट में 1000 या इससे ज्यादा रन हैं और 50 या इससे अधिक विकेट चटकाए हैं. हार्दिक पंड्या ने टी20 इंटरेशनल क्रिकेट में अपने 1000 रन और 50 विकेट भी पूरे कर लिए. भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम के अनुभवी ऑलराउंडर हार्दिक पंड्या (Hardik Pandya) ने पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ रोमांचक जीत में अहम भूमिका निभाई.

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After the win, Hardik spoke to Kohli, and it was there that the former revealed how it was like batting with the former India skipper.

The quality of relationship which I have in this group is something I cherish." Like us on [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robo.ndtv.cricket&hl=en)or [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/ndtv-cricket/id418320331?mt=8). "I would have taken a bullet for you at that point of time, but I would not have let you get out. "Yeah, the best part of today was that we struggled, but we did it together. Further talking about his emotions during the match against Pakistan, Pandya said: "I sensed a lot of pressure in our room, I could sense it. Hardik also lavished praise on Kohli for hitting back-to-back sixes of Haris Rauf in the 19th over of the innings. But in the end, Kohli ensured that India chased down 16 runs off the final 5 balls of the match to register a four-wicket win. Hardik also lavished praise on Kohli for hitting back-to-back sixes of First, Hardik took the mantle of being the aggressor, but once he found the going tough, Kohli decided to go after the bowlers. Those two shots, I told him that I have played so much cricket but I do not think anyone could have played those two shots except Mr. The duo went on to form a 113-run stand for the fifth wicket, and there was great understanding on display. "Those two shots played by Virat Kohli, just because I know how important those two shots were, if you had missed even shot, still they were running ahead with the game.

If Virat Kohli (82 not out) stole the limelight with his incredible knock in India's four-wicket win over Pakistan in their T20 World Cup opener, star all- ...

The quality of relationship which I have in this group is something I cherish,” he recalled. Kohli, who in the post-match presentation, had said that it was Pandya who told him to keep going and keep believing. Those two shots, I told him that I have played so much cricket but I do not think anyone could have played those two shots except Mr. “I would have taken a bullet for you at that point of time, but I would not have let you get out. You have done it so many times and no one is better at handling pressure than you,” Pandya told Kohli in a video posted on the website of BCCI. I have hit a lot of sixes, but those two sixes were really really special.

Hardik Pandya on why what Virat Kohli did at the MCG - and getting to be a part of it all himself - was so special.

When I was coming inside [to bat], I would have taken a bullet for you [Kohli] at that point of time, I would not have let you get out at that point of time. "I sensed a lot of pressure in the group," he said. Just happy to be here, playing with all the best cricketers in the world, and they are my brothers. It was because of all the hard graft the pair had to do to get the innings back on track from the depths of 31 for 4 in a chase of 160. "I've hit a lot of sixes but those are special, special, and really special in my heart now because of what [it] meant for both of us. Hardik was out one ball later, for 40 off 37, before Kohli and Ashwin got the job done.

Since he made a comeback to competitive cricket post a self-imposed rehab to get back his bowling fitness, he has led a new team (Gujarat Titans) to an IPL ...

"I don't think I would like to change anything in my life and this would be the best six months. I don't want to perform in a dead rubber where the team is already cruising and I come in and smash 80 runs. Enjoy, the sport and contribute as much as possible and at certain level of standard that I expect myself to play at." It taught me a lot of things and got me on a way like I would have never imagined." I was telling Rahul sir as well that 10 months back, when I was just entering the ground, I was very happy, smiling and excited. "There was a time when I didn't know what was next for Hardik.

Chasing 160, India needed 28 from eight balls when Kohli hit a back-foot punch over pacer Haris Rauf's head for six and followed it up with a flick over the ...

Just happy to be here, playing with all the best cricketers in the world, and they are my brothers." "I've hit a lot of sixes but those are special, special, and really special in my heart now because of what [it] meant for both of us. "With all due respect, a lot of people in big games [feel pressure] and [know] how important it is. We all have worked every hard as a collective, and people are happy for each other. Hardik also gave a sneak peek into his mindset during the innings: "I sensed a lot of pressure in the group," he said. Speaking about Kohli’s knock on the BCCI’s, Hardik said: “Those two shots - I knew how important those two shots were.

Virat Kohli finished the game for India and won the plaudits. But it wouldn't have been possible without Hardik Pandya's support role.

While India is indebted to Kohli for this jubilant win, and is dependent on others to provide further fireworks ahead, it is Pandya who holds the team together with his all-round skill. More than that, it was on his coaxing that Kohli found the strength, and the will, to fight it out until the very end. While Pakistan was content with playing cat and mouse with spin, it was Pandya who bore the responsibility of the attack. In a way, he had carried over from bowling to Kohli in the nets to bowling to the arch-rivals in front of 90,000 roaring fans. In fact, Kohli himself went on to admit later on that he didn’t seem to be doing justice to the Indian chase in those initial overs. Just that moment alone signified the value Pandya brings to this side. It is why Pandya’s 3-30 in the middle overs becomes the centrepoint of India’s attack on the night. Albeit, it was a secondary storyline to Kohli’s on the night. For starters, it didn’t make any sense that Axar Patel was sent ahead at number five in a 160-run chase when India was struggling at 26-3. His irritation at the mere mention of physical fitness as a precursor to his bowling role was fitting, and then to rise to the occasion thereafter, it was a storyline in itself. In fact, the latter aspect becomes even more significant considering how India’s spin bowling was hammered at the MCG. Hitting a back of length, the all-rounder settled into a fine rhythm even for a net session and hit the mark against Kohli.

Without the support from Hardik Pandya from the other end, Virat Kohli wouldn't have done the magic with the bat which he did against Pakistan in a ...

I had to tell him, 'Sir, I am happy to be here'. I was speaking to Rahul sir. I was just happy. "When I was coming in to bat, you saw it. "I was numb today. I just wanted to play and didn't want either of us to get out," Pandya told Kohli in a video uploaded by BCCI.

A partnership of 113 runs for the fifth wicket changed the game on its head and despite the best of Pakistan's efforts, India managed to walk away with a ...

He showed exceptional temperament to not take unnecessary risks and playing out of his natural game was indeed a mark of true versatility and coming of age for the Indian all-rounder. Just happy to be here, playing with all the best cricketers in the world, and they are my brothers.” Even though they struggled to score at light’s speed, they carried the weight of the entire nation on their shoulders and kept the dream alive till that last over.

After the win, the two stars of India's win sat together, where Hardik Pandya bared his heart to Virat Kohli in a stirring chat. | Cricket.

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Hardik scored 40 from 37 balls, in a match-turning partnership of 113 with Virat Kohli to take India out of troubled waters.

When I was coming inside [to bat], I would have taken a bullet for you [Kohli] at that point of time; I would not have let you get out at that point of time. We all have worked very hard as a collective, and people are happy for each other.” Talking about the intensity in yesterday’s contest, Hardik said “I sensed a lot of pressure in the group.

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