As if he came, saw, and conquered. The Gujarat Titans have made their debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the world’s most popular cricket franchise. Hardik Pandya’s team won the title by taking part in the tournament for the very first time. Everyone seems to have discovered Hardik in a new form in the just-concluded IPL.
The first captain in the history of the IPL who never led the national team. However, due to his leadership, the team has become the champion. His all-round performance throughout the tournament was eye-catching.
After winning crown for the team with his own skills in the IPL, Hardik’s goal this time is the national team. In response to a question after winning the title, Hardik said that he wants to win the World Cup for the country at any cost.
Hardik said that he will do his best. Team priorities first. The simple goal for him is to make sure the team gets the most out of him. It is always a pleasure to represent the country. The skipper remarked that whatever it takes, he wants to win the World Cup.
Hardik has played in the finals of five of the 15 IPL seasons. All five have tasted the title. Although he has had the opportunity to touch the IPL trophy many times, this is the first time that Hardik has had the opportunity to lift the trophy as captain.
The 28-year-old captain, who has won the title five times, considers himself lucky, “I have played five finals and lifted the trophy five times, so I consider myself very lucky.”
Although he has not bowled in the last two editions of the IPL due to a back injury, Hardik has bowled as a part-time bowler this season. He has scored 487 runs in 15 matches of IPL. His strike rate of 131.26 at an average of 44.27 per match is also enviable. Additionally, he also took 8 wickets with the ball.