Pundit gave his verdict as the ongoing cricket season showed that Hardik Pandya has failed under pressure. At this rate, he has already achieved a solid figure of 197 runs. This includes an average of 21.88 and a strike rate of 150.38. While he has shown decent form, with the highest individual score of 46 runs, it’s difficult to detect the consistency in his batting performances.
Besides, Pandya has taken six wickets, with an average score of 42.16 and an economy rate of 11.00, indicating a definite decrease in his bowling achievement.
Hardik Pandya’s Disappointing Season for MI
As the skipper of the Mumbai Indians (MI), his leadership and showing powerfulness have been through all sorts of criticism. MI suffered their last defeat against LSG in the league match, their seventh defeat in 10 games. Regretfully, the list of their disappointments went on and on.
Pandya performed incredibly well by claiming two wickets, but his scalped golden duck exposed him to the opposition. This sums up his insult, which he bears as a player and as a leader on the team.
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The major lead to this mayhem of trolling on social media was his reportedly unreasonable move to return to Germany after a very pleasant stay with the Gujarat Titans (GT) team. Taking both steps, he gave the team the right hand to push them ahead and determined their actual captain as well as the younger Mayank of the other seasoned Rohit Sharma.
This, diluted by fans, has seen them devise ways to recruit favorite players and teams. The fans of Sharma have flaunted Hardik Pandya. They said he was backstabbing his team and previous captain, turning public sentiments against Pandya.
Wasim Jaffer’s Perspective on Pandya’s Performance
Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has expressed his resentment for `trolling` (a way to attack another via online medium) and criticisms targeting Hardik Pandya. Despite some valid criticism about his performance, Jaffer wants his fans to display restraint and care about Panda during this difficult time.
The mentor says that Hardik Pandya has the ability to prove his mettle in the big league and eventually even in the T20 World Cup. He is positive that popularity is sure to follow as soon as Pandya starts to excel in the competition.
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In spite of the present hitches, Hardik Pandya has a glittery history of winning important matches for India in One Day International (ODI). To start with, apart from his memorable innings against Pakistan, especially his 40-run knock and his 100-run partnership with Virat Kohli. He has proven himself to be a good player in pressure situations.
Along with that, his prominent performances in the 2016 T20 World Cup, for instance, his 50-run knock against England. He further consolidated his standing as a robust contender in the marquee matches.
India Squad Announcement for the T20 World Cup 2024
The Indian Cricket Board’s recent announcement of the 15-member team for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 has stoked curiosity surrounding Hardik Pandya’s place in the team. And with Rohit Sharma leading the team, Pandya will be his vice captain; the latter’s selection emphasizes the head coach’s continued confidence in his ability in the midst of recent challenges.
The attention of the world will be on the abilities of Pandya in the T20 World Cup, as he seeks to rewrite his critics by being consistently impactful on the field. With them by his side and his formidable lineup in tow, Pandya has the opportunity to cement his reputation as a player with dynamic capabilities. At the level of the game’s international scene.
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