From IPL Backlash to World Cup Hero: Hardik Pandya’s Redemption Run is on Fire!

Hardik Pandya, the name synonymous with power-hitting and fiery pace, had fans scratching their heads in IPL 2024. He was made the captain of the Mumbai Indians which was a very controversial decision as many fans thought Rohit Sharma, a legend for the team should have only been the captain of this team. The pressure of captaincy, coupled with fan disappointment over the leadership change, seemed to weigh heavily on him. Mumbai Indians weren’t able to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament. There were doubts about him for the selection of his place at this tournament as well. But then came the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, and things changed completely! Pandya has turned things around in a big way. He’s showing a glimpse of “Yuvraj SIngh’s 2011 World Cup performance.” The all-rounder has scored 89 runs in 5 matches at a healthy average of 44.50. He recently played a crucial knock of an unbeaten 50 off just 27 balls against Bangladesh, helping India win a crucial match. This is not it, he has also picked 8 wickets in 5 matches with an economy rate of 6.47. Being relieved of captaincy might have allowed him to focus solely on his batting and bowling. Hardik Pandya's performance in the T20 World Cup has been a testament to his ability to rise to the occasion. His turnaround story adds another layer of intrigue to India's World Cup campaign. Can Pandya keep up this amazing turnaround and help India win the World Cup?