Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya had been going through tough times of late. Ever since he was appointed as the captain of Mumbai Indians, the club’s fans from across quarters booed him in the first place.
The majority of the fans hated MI team management’s decision of sacking Rohit Sharma as captain. Under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy, Mumbai Indians finished at the bottom of the IPL 2024 points table.
However, the tables turned when he donned the Indian outfit in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. He delivered the goods for the team with the bat and ball, proving to be an utility player.
He became the hero of the T20 World Cup 2024 final when he helped the team defend the total in the last over, when the equation was reduced to 16 off 6 balls. India won the game by seven runs in a thrilling encounter.
Star cricketer couldn’t control his raw emotions as he broke into tears when India clinched victory against South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 final on Saturday.
This heartfelt moment was highlighted by industrialist Anand Mahindra, known for his inspiring messages, who dedicated his #MondayMotivation to Pandya following the win.
“Because when that picture was taken, he was a hero again. For having bowled the nerve-wracking last over in the #T20WorldCupFinal and being one of the key players in achieving India’s victory. The moral? Whenever life deals you a blow & knocks you down….You can, and will, Rise again…He’s my #MondayMotivation,” Mahindra added.
Responding to it, a user commented, “A moral worth remembering but ever so hard to live in the moment!” Another user wrote, “India owes an apology to Hardik Pandya for what he’s been through in the past few months. Despite going through all the hatred, his resilience and performance on the field have been nothing short of remarkable.”