Hardik Pandya breaks down during the national anthem in the first T20I. The first T20I of a three-match series between India and the West Indies is underway at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
The first T20I of the three-match series between India and the West Indies takes place on Thursday. August 3 at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. Rovman Powell, the West Indies captain, won the toss and chose to bat first. Captain Hardik Pandya getting emotional during the national anthem prior to the game. The all-rounder was seen crying and brushing away his tears.
Notably, Pandya has already vented his feelings on television. During a post-match interview following India’s exciting triumph over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. He became emotional. During the game, the all-rounder contributed with both bat and ball, picking 3/30 (4 overs) and scoring 40 (37) with the bat.
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The 29-year-old also captained India in the final two games of the recent ODI series against the West Indies.
He also produced a stunning innings of 70* (52) in the final ODI, slamming four fours and five sixes. Pandya was under pressure coming into the game because he had a poor showing in the IPL 2023, scoring only 5 and 7 in the first two ODIs.
Pandya’s leadership abilities were well recognized after he guided Gujarat Titans to an IPL win in their inaugural season in 2022. Since then, he’s been tipped to be India’s next white-ball captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma.
West Indies post 149/6 in first T20I
Meanwhile, West Indies scored 149/6 in their allotted 20 overs in the opening T20I after deciding to bat first. Captain Rovman Powell led his squad in scoring with a knock of 48 (32) that included three fours and three sixes. Yuzvendra Chahal (2/24, 3 overs) and Arshdeep Singh (2/31, 4 overs) were India’s bowling selections.
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