Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya revealed his conversation with speedster Jasprit Bumrah after winning the Player of the Match in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match against Bangladesh. He said that he was discussing with Bumrah he was not trying to take wickets while bowling in the recently concluded clash.
Hardik was interviewed by India's former head coach Ravi Shastri, as the duo talked in detail about the all-rounder's performances so far. Hardik was the only batter in the clash who scored a half-century and picked up a wicket which helped India to win the game by 50 runs.
Hardik Pandya on his bowling against Bangladesh
“Jasprit and I went on talking about the fact I don't really try to take wickets. I just try to bowl good balls and see what is required for the team. There's nothing called your own performance in this sport. It's all about what's required, bowling the right ball and right situation. In that process, if I get a wicket, it's good,” said Hardik in a video posted on ICC's Instagram page.
Hardik also revealed that the last match against Afghanistan helped him with the confidence for the recently concluded against Bangladesh. The star all-rounder also said that he bat according to the situation of how many wickets the team have lost.
“The same goes for batting, depending on the situation and how many wickets we have lost. My last hit against AFG helped me with my confidence. Today, I knew there was something for the batter to score runs. I played smart cricket and wanted to capitalize,” added Hardik.
India's performance in T20 World Cup 2024
Team India have won five consecutive matches in the marquee event. The Men in Blue have almost sealed their berth in the semifinal. They will face Australia for their last Super 8 clash which is most likely to get abandoned due to rain.
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