The most awaited match between India and Pakistan ended in India’s favour were the men in blue beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in the second game of the Asia Cup. Hardik Pandya first helped the Indian side while bowling and then supported the batting order guiding India to their first win of the tournament. Here in this article, we talk about Why Ravi Shastri says Hardik Pandya is the “best T20 all-rounder in the business”.
It was a thrilling and nail-biting match where India was about to lose the match but then came Hardik Pandya to the rescue. The fans were delighted with the performance and the character shown by the Indian players to win the match with courage.
Former Indian player and former coach Ravi Shastri on his Twitter handle with a photo of Hardik Pandya along with the caption tweeted saying “Needed the best T20 all-rounder in the business to power India across the finish line.”
Ravi Shastri Tweet:
Needed the best T20 all-rounder in the business to power India across the finish line – @hardikpandya7 🇮🇳🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/78zXFF3Ctm
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) August 29, 2022
Even the little master blaster was happy with the all-rounder’s performance in an important match, Sachin Tendulkar on his Twitter handle appreciated saying “It came down to the fitness of the fast bowlers while put under pressure, through both team’s pacers bowled well upfront. Crucial Knock by Hardik to stay till the end and get us over the line & ably supported by Jadeja and Virat Kohli. Congrats on a nail-biting win,” said Sachin Tendulkar.
Sachin Tendulkar Tweet:
It came down to fitness of the fast bowlers while put under pressure, though both teams’ pacers bowled well upfront.
Crucial knock by Hardik to stay till the end & get us over the line & ably supported by @imjadeja & Virat.
Congrats 🇮🇳 on a nail-biting win.#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/dYhiaa3Omh
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 28, 2022
The Dubai International Stadium was fully packed and the crowd was going mad when any Indian bowler picks up a wicket or if an Indian batsman scored a boundary, the match was really fun and it was amazing to watch India beat Pakistan.
Hardik after his match-winning performance was awarded the man of the match award, after the match when asked about his current emotions on the match he said that “I was remembering it all. I was stretchered off at the same venue against the same opponent in the 2018 Asia Cup. You feel a sense of achievement because of the things that have happened in the past, today I got an opportunity. The journey is beautiful. The fruits of our journey come to us, but behind the scenes, a lot of people do not get credit who walk along with us.”
Hardik’s Brilliant performance got appreciation from all over the country and it will certainly boost his confidence for the upcoming matches. Next up India will face Hong Kong in the second match of the group-A fixtures on 31st August in Dubai.
