Hardik Pandya, Team India’s vice captain, recently posed with two children before of their Super 8 games in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. The two children were also seen posing for selfies alongside ace cricketer Virat Kohli.
The Men in Blue have had an incredible run in the major tournament. They finished first in Group A after winning three games, but their last group match against Canada was called off due to severe weather.
Following a challenging T20 World Cup leg in the United States, the squad has been in a calm mood. They were recently observed unwinding by playing volleyball on the beach before the rigorous matches.
Before their inaugural Super 8 match against Afghanistan allrounder Hardik Pandya graciously posed for a photograph with two enthusiastic fans. One of the devotees proudly donned the Delhi Capitals (DC) jersey while the other radiantly displayed the vibrant Indian colors.
Hardik Pandya shared the photo on Instagram, writing:
“Happy to catch up with Ronnie and Marsh, my fans from England.”
It is worth noting that ace batsman Virat Kohli was also seen posing for a selfie with the same children at the team hotel after arriving in Barbados. The children then wore Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings jerseys.
How has Hardik Pandya fared in the T20 World Cup so far?
Amid a whirlwind of talks regarding Hardik Pandya’s form doubts surfaced when he got enlisted in Indias 15player squad for the T20 World Cup. His lackluster performance in his comeback IPL 2024 season with the Mumbai Indians further fueled the speculations.
However the talented allrounder has effortlessly dismissed those speculations and currently stands as Indias highest wickettaker in the competition alongside Arshdeep Singh. Hardik has bagged seven wickets from three matches at an average of 9.28 and an economy rate of 5.41.
While he has been excellent with the ball, Hardik Pandya has had little opportunity to demonstrate his batsmanship. He batted once against Pakistan and scored only seven runs.
He will next be seen in action when India faces Afghanistan on Thursday, June 20 in Barbados.