Hardik Pandya Delivers a Motivational Message Ahead of India’s T20I Series Against South Africa. Pandya stated that he will look to replicate his IPL exploits on the international stage as India prepares to face South Africa in a five-match T20I series.
Hardik Pandya wowed everyone with his leadership abilities as he led Gujarat Titans to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 championship in their inaugural season in the cash-rich league. The India all-rounder also had a strong season with the bat, scoring 487 runs in 15 games. However, his 3/17 performance in the crucial title decider was a game-changer. With India set to face South Africa in a five-match Twenty20 International series, the all-rounder also stated that he will look to replicate his IPL exploits on the international stage, claiming that “old Hardik will be back.”
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Hardik Pandya Delivers a Motivational Message
“Hardik will return to his former self. Now that the fans have returned, it’s time for me to make a comeback. There will be a lot of matches, which I am looking forward to. What I did for my franchise, I will make certain that I can also do for my country “Hardik stated this in a video posted to GT’s Twitter account.
#PapaPandya will be back in Blue, and we are excited! #INDvSA #TeamIndia @hardikpandya7 pic.twitter.com/6KaQBb7860
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) June 3, 2022
Hardik had missed a lot of international action prior to the IPL due to a long-term back injury.
While it was speculated that Hardik was dropped from the team due to fitness issues, the all-rounder stated that he chose to take a break from the game.
“Many people are unaware that I left on my own volition. Many people believe that I was fired. When you are available, you are dropped. Thank you to the BCCI for allowing me to take long breaks and not forcing me to return “He continued.
The 28-year-old last played for India in the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates in 2021.
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