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Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya received grand adoration from fans in Wankhede stadium as the Men in Blue were felicitated for winning the T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the USA. Pandya was one of India's most important players and played a vital role in the Indian team ending their 11-year ICC trophy drought.
But before this World Cup, Hardik Pandya was subjected to constant abuse and hate from fans as he was named the Mumbai Indians captain replacing Rohit Sharma. This triggered a negative reaction and Pandya was booed at every stadium. But when the time came for Team India, Pandya delivered an all-around performance with bat, ball and in the field. Check the top betting trends on the best betting apps in India and sites.
Hats off to him: Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya
Celebrating these performances, Indian captain Rohit Sharm praised Hardik Pandya while the crowd cheered him on by chanting his name. The Hitman said, " Hardik was bowling the final over for us. Hats off to him for bowling that last over. You know, no matter how many runs you need, there is always so much pressure to bowl that over. But hats off to him."
Talking about his great World Cup, Pandya came up with the crucial wickets of Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller which turned the game in India's favour. He ended the World Cup with 144 runs at a batting strike rate of over 150 and also took 11 wickets. These top-notch performances in the tournament with bat and ball, helped Pandya become the first Indian man to reach No. 1 in the category.
