All-rounder Hardik Pandya was in tears after the Indian team defeated South Africa by seven runs on Sunday in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Pandya, who faced booing and trolling during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, shared a heartwarming post after the World Cup win.
The viral video shows a young Pandya along with his brother Krunal Pandya. “Our dream is to play for Baroda and India,” says Pandya, who was a teenager at the time.
As the video progresses, Pandya is seen greeting fans at the Kensington Oval Stadium in Barbados with the national flag wrapped around his arm, before the camera cuts to Rishabh Pant handing over the T20 World Cup trophy to Pandya as Arijit Singh's “Lehra Do” plays in the background.
“Just a boy from Baroda living the dream and grateful for everything that has come my way. I couldn't ask for more. Playing for my country is always the greatest honour,” he wrote on X.
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The video has garnered over 1.4 million views on the platform, with cricket fans praising Pandya for his flawless performance. “The best thing about time is that it changes. 2 months ago everyone was making fun of you in the IPL and now you are a national hero. It's time,” wrote one user. “You have shown us how to make a comeback in the game and in life. What a great moment. Thank you,” commented another.
“How amazing how hard work can turn hate into love! A few months back we were being trolled and today you have led us to victory! From Baroda to the world,” wrote a third user.
Pandya's 3/20 played a crucial role in the final against South Africa.
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First uploaded on: June 30, 2024 11:42 IST
