Hardik Pandya breaks down after India's T20 World Cup win, says ‘things have been unfair...'

As the final ball was bowled, Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma rushed towards each other, their eyes filled with tears of joy. The Indian skipper, filled with pride and emotion, planted a kiss on Pandya's cheek. This heartwarming embrace marked a historic moment as India clinched the T20 World Cup for the second time in their history, ending an agonizing 11-year ICC trophy drought. The sheer determination and unwavering spirit of the team shone through, proving that they were truly deserving of this victory.

“It means a lot. Very emotional, we’ve been working very hard and something was not clicking. But today we got what the whole nation wanted. Special for me after my six months, I haven’t spoken a word, things have been unfair, but I knew there’d be a time I could shine. An opportunity like this makes it all the more special,” Pandya reacted after the match.

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The accusation of being 'unfair' was hurled at Pandya following his turbulent stint in the Indian Premier League. He faced relentless boos from fans as he took over the captaincy of the Mumbai Indians franchise from Rohit Sharma, following his trade from the Gujarat Titans. The pressure was immense, the scrutiny intense. Pandya's journey was fraught with challenges, but he faced them head-on, determined to prove his worth on the field.

Pandya also showered accolades upon the departing coach Rahul Dravid, whose tenure concludes with this tournament.

“Very happy for him, he’s been a wonderful man, really enjoyed working with him, to give him a farewell like this is wonderful, have had a very good relationship with him and became friends. Very happy for all the support staff,” the all-rounder said.

 

 

 

 

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Hardik Pandya seized control of the game when South Africa was at 161/6, on the brink of victory. With only a few runs needed, Pandya skillfully turned the tide by defending 16 runs and securing the crucial wicket of David Miller. This pivotal moment paved the way for a triumphant victory for the men-in-blue.

India secured their second T20 World Cup victory, following their triumph in 2007 under the legendary MS Dhoni in South Africa. This victory marks their first major title since winning the Champions Trophy in 2013. The nation rejoices as their cricket team once again proves their dominance on the world stage.

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