Hardik Pandya made his India debut in 2016 underneath MS Dhoni. He had returned with the figures of two/37 in his first T20I fit towards Australia.
Hardik Pandya (proper) with MS Dhoni. (Courtesy: Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTSHardik Pandya made his India debut in 2016 underneath MS DhoniHardik Pandya had returned with the figures of two/37 in his first T20I matchHardik Pandya led Gujarat Titans to 2022 IPL glory within the group’s maiden yr
Hardik Pandya recalled the give a boost to he gained from India legend MS Dhoni, pronouncing he feels fortunate and blessed to have performed underneath his management.
The 28-year-old all-rounder made his T20I and ODI debut in 2016 and the next yr wore India whites. Pandya superb tuned his shape within the not too long ago concluded IPL 2022 and led new entrants Gujarat Titans to glory as captain.
“Once I joined the Indian group, I noticed guys whom I had noticed rising up Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Ashish Nehra. Even earlier than I performed for India, they have been the celebrities. For me, once I went there it was once a large factor,” Hardik instructed SGTV podcast.
“So clearly the type of debut I had I feel I’m the primary cricketer who had long past for 21 runs in his first over I if truth be told felt that good enough, this may well be my closing over. However I used to be very blessed and fortunate to play underneath Mahi bhai who confirmed lot of accept as true with in us which has helped us succeed in the place we did.”
Whilst bowling towards Australia in a T20I fit in 2016, Pandya went for 21 runs in his first over. In contrast to every other captain who would hesitate to present a newcomer every other likelihood, Dhoni confirmed his accept as true with in Pandya and gave him every other alternative to complete with 2/37 from 3 overs.
Despite the fact that Pandya did not get a possibility to bat all the way through the T20I collection towards Australia, an inspired Dhoni assured the all-rounder of a spot in India’s International Cup squad.
“Simply after the 3rd sport of my global profession, Mahi bhai instructed me you’ll be the International Cup group. So for me, to play International Cup or to get to grasp that within the 3rd sport I simply were given to find out about this. I didn’t even bat in that sport however he confident me that you’ve expressed your self. Yeah, it was once only a dream come true,” Pandya mentioned.
