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| T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya Responds to Critics After Title Win with Heartfelt Message |
Mumbai Indians appointed Hardik Pandya as captain for the IPL 2024 season, replacing Rohit Sharma. Hardik previously led Gujarat Titans for two seasons, but the decision to make him captain angered Rohit's fans, who expressed their displeasure towards Hardik.
Key Points:
· Hardik Pandya faced criticism after being appointed Mumbai Indians captain.
· Fans were unhappy with the decision to replace Rohit Sharma with Hardik.
· Hardik's performance in the T20 World Cup final silenced his critics.
Hardik Pandya's Experience in IPL 2024:
All-rounder Hardik Pandya, who played a crucial role in India’s T20 World Cup final victory, did not have a successful IPL 2024 season. As captain of Mumbai Indians, he faced backlash from fans and even booing on the field. However, Hardik stated that he holds no grudges against those who criticized him without knowing him well.
Fans' Discontent with Rohit's Removal:
Fans were upset when Mumbai Indians replaced Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya as captain for IPL 2024. Previously leading Gujarat Titans, Hardik struggled, and the team finished 10th. Mumbai Indians also failed to reach the playoffs, raising questions about Hardik’s leadership. Despite this, Hardik’s performance in the T20 World Cup final, especially his last over where he prevented South Africa from scoring 16 runs, proved his critics wrong.
Hardik Pandya broke down recalling the last 6 months: abused, targeted, & faced rumors about his family & personal life. Social media agents spread lies, but his pain and grit made him stronger and he delivered on the biggest stage🫡
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) June 30, 2024
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Hardik Pandya’s Heartfelt Message:
Hardik expressed his feelings, saying, "I believe in maintaining dignity. People who don't know me even one percent said so much. They talked, but it's okay. I always believe that situations answer, not words. Bad times don't last forever. Maintaining dignity is important, whether you win or lose. Fans and everyone need to learn to stay classy. I’m sure now those same people are happy."
He added, "Honestly, I was enjoying it. Very few people get such life-changing opportunities. It could have gone the other way, but I see the glass as half full, not half empty. I wasn't under pressure and trusted my skills. This moment was written in our destiny."
Future Prospects:
The next T20 World Cup will be held in India and Sri Lanka, and Hardik Pandya might be the captain. However, he isn't thinking that far ahead. He said, "2026 is still a long way off. I am very happy for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. These two legends of Indian cricket deserved this win. It was a pleasure playing with them in this format. Their absence will be felt, but there couldn’t have been a better farewell."
