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Bangar Expresses Concern Over Hardik's Reaction to SKY's T20I Captaincy
Not too long ago, the Board of Control for Cricket in India appointed Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I captain and declared Shubman Gill as the white-ball vice-captain for both the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka. This really comes as a surprise, for Pandya was being fast-tracked to be the de facto captain in the absence of Rohit Sharma from the 2022 T20 World Cup onwards.
Resilient Hardik Pandya: Smiling Through Life's Challenges
"When our body does not get tired, our mind gets tired. So, so many times in my life, the difference between when I was able to push my limits was always the fact that when my mind gets tired, I will tell my body to just push because you will always have extra effort in your body," Pandya said.
Suryakumar Yadav Surges as Contender for India’s T20I Captaincy, Overtaking Hardik Pandya
While Pandya made himself available for the upcoming T20s against Sri Lanka, local media reports claimed the new head coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar are favouring Suryakumar, who had led India in eight T20Is against Australia and South Africa last year.
We’re all champions! All 1.4 billion of us: Hardik Pandya Shares Celebratory Parade Video with Fans
In a deeply emotional message accompanying the video, Pandya expressed gratitude, proclaiming, "all 1.4 billion of us" He extended heartfelt thanks to cricket aficionados for their unwavering support, emphasizing that their fervor fuels the players' dedication to celebrating alongside them.
From Controversy to Glory: Pandya's Journey from IPL Criticism to World Cup Triumph
Having been a stalwart of the Mumbai Indians side, Pandya spent a couple of years with the Gujarat Titans before re-signing with his former side. When he eventually did return back to the franchise, it all got a bit dramatic, as he took over as the new captain in place of Rohit Sharma, something which didn't do down with a lot of fans.
Hardik Pandya Shares Top Spot in Latest ICC Men's T20I All-Rounder Rankings
Throughout this entire tournament, Pandya made some telling contributions lower down the order and returned with 144 runs at a strike rate of over 150. Of particular note is his unbeaten 27-ball fifty against Bangladesh in Antigua, which is an indicator of his explosive batting skills. He was also very instrumental with the ball, picking up 11 important wickets. His two great performances in the final—in which he knocked over Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller, and then defended 16 runs through a nervy last over—were enough to help India win their second T20 World Cup title.
T20 World Cup: ‘Special for me after my six months', Hardik Pandya Reflects on Redemption
Few will be heaving a bigger sigh of relief than the vice-captain of Team India, Hardik Pandya. The sprightly all-rounder has been under hectic scrutiny and criticism ever since his move from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians.
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