T20 World Cup 2024: Just as Hardik Pandya thrilled Indian cricket fans with his stellar performances during the T20 World Cup title-winning campaign, the fans reciprocated with overwhelming affection. After thousands turned out for the victory parade in Mumbai, similar scenes unfolded when Hardik returned to his hometown for the first time since clinching the coveted T20 World Cup trophy.
Hardik Pandya Receives Hero’s Welcome In Vadodara
In the video shared by PTI, Hardik Pandya can be seen standing atop the open bus, while wearing the Indian jersey. As was the case during the Mumbai victory parade, fans turned up in great numbers to welcome their hero. During the roadshow, Hardik was accompanied by his brother Krunal Pandya. Here’s the video, courtesy of PTI:
VIDEO | Cricketer Hardik Pandya (@hardikpandya7) attends a roadshow in Vadodara to celebrate Team India's T20 World Cup victory. pic.twitter.com/Qp4rFg3Mxl
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 15, 2024
In another video, Hardik sang the famous “Chak de India” song with fans. The video gave goosebumps and showed that cricketers are held in high regards in India. Here’s the video:
GOOSEBUMPS…!!!! 🇮🇳
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 15, 2024
– Hardik Pandya singing "Chak De India" song along with a huge crowd at Vadodara during the road show. 🔥🌟 pic.twitter.com/Gc0xZ8OGLL
Hardik’s stellar contribution in T20 World Cup
India became the first team in T20 World Cup history to finish the campaign undefeated, winning eight out of nine matches, with one game ending in a complete washout.
Hardik Pandya was one of the standout players for Team India during the T20 World Cup. The Mumbai Indians captain took 11 wickets and scored 144 runs for the Men in Blue. His best performance came in the final against South Africa, where he picked up three crucial wickets, including the prized wicket of the dangerous Heinrich Klaasen.
What’s next for Hardik Pandya?
With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announcing retirement from T20Is, Hardik Pandya is likely to be named the captain of Team India in the 20-over format. Picture will become more clear once BCCI announce the squad for India’s upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka comprising three T20Is and three ODI matches.
