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Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya is an Indian cricketer who is considered as an all-rounder. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium fast bowler and represents Baroda in the Ranji Trophy and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premiere League (IPL). He then created an impact in the IPL with an unbeaten 31 ball 61 for Mumbai Indians against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2015 IPL. He is also known for taking 10 wickets for Baroda and helping the team to reach the finals. Due to such performance, he was selected in the international T20 match against Australia and later for the 2016 Twenty20 world cup. He made his international One Day International (ODI) debut against New Zealand in October 2016.

Born on 11^th October 1993, Pandya was born in Surat and has a brother Krunal Pandya who is also a cricketer. Hardik’s father Himanshu Pandya had a small business in Surat and the family had limited income. Both his sons Hardik and Krunal were interested in cricket from a very young age and had a great talent. After a friend’s suggestion to send his children to Vadodara where Kiran More ran a cricket academy, Himanshu decided to go to Vadodara. Kiran More first refused to coach them but later agreed to coach both the brothers. At that time Hardik was only five years old. Kiran More didn’t charge a single rupee for the first three years and his contribution is considered as one of the most important in making him a cricketer. Hardik wasn’t much interested in studies and he didn’t appear in the ninth standard examination and quit studies. He is just VIII pass. Meanwhile, he continued practicing hard so that he could fulfill his father’s dream who wanted his children to become a cricketer. His hard work gained success and he was selected in the Baroda team in the year 2013. In the 2013-14 season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy, his role was considered as one of the most important roles for the Baroda team. In the first match of the tournament, the team played against Mumbai and struggled in their batting innings and was struggling at 20/2. The team wasn’t able to face the bowling strength of players like Zaheer Khan, Dhawal Kulkarni, and Pravin Tambe. However, after the team struggled, Hardik walked in to save the team and scored 82* out of 57 balls and helped Baroda to win the match. His innings impressed everyone, especially coach John Wright who was associated with Mumbai Indians think tank. He was impressed by his performance and also came back two days later to watch his performance against Gujarat. He once again impressed him by scoring 37 runs and taking three wickets in four overs. After such a performance, he was then bought by the Mumbai Indians in the 2015 IPL auction at the base price of Rs 10 Lakh. After being roped in by the Mumbai Indians team, he impressed all his teammates by his clean ball striking as well as his fielding. He scored 21 runs of 8 balls against Chennai Super Kings and helped his team in winning the match. Later on, he played an innings of 61 off 31 balls in the must win required by Mumbai Indians to survive in the tournament. He was awarded the second Man of the Match award. His skills impressed his teammates and players like Ricky Pointing praised him and Sachin Tendulkar called him over and told him that if he continues to perform similarly, he will be playing for the Indian cricket team in the next eighteen months. Apparently, he was selected for the 2016 Asia cup and later for the 2016 ICC World Twenty20. He made his international debut in T20 in January 2016 against Australia and took two wickets in the first match. Later in the Asia cup 2016, he played against Pakistan and to 3 wickets for 8 runs and restricted Pakistan to 83 runs. He is also remembered for the combined hat-trick he took in the Asia Cup. He took two wickets in the last two balls against Pakistan and in the next match playing against Sri Lanka he took the wicket of the first ball of his spell. In the ICC World Twenty20, Pandya is remembered for the unforgettable match against Bangladesh where he took two wickets in the last three balls and helped India in winning the match by one run. Apart from international cricket, Pandya continued his form in the domestic cricket as well and slammed eight sixes and scored 86 runs against Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and helped his team in winning the match. Later, he was selected in the ODI format against New Zealand. He made his debut on 16^th October 2016 and received his ODI cap from the legend Kapil Dev who made his debut in ODI cricket on 16^th October 1978. In his debut match, he took three wickets and helped India in winning the match. He was also awarded the Man of the Match award for his contribution. He became the fourth Indian to receive the man of the match award in the debut match after Sandeep Patil, Mohit Sharma and K.L. Rahul.

Hardik Pandya has been able to create a mark with the limited chances he has received in the international format. He is definitely considered as the future of Indian cricket. Pandya is also reported to be dating Lisha Sharma, a Jamshedpur-based model.

Kirti Azad Recalls Moments From Historic World Cup, Says Every Scene of '83' Movie is Based on True Events
IANS | December 5, 2021 6:20 PM IST
Asked about the personal best memories from the tournament, Kirti mentioned that taking the wicket
Kirti Azad Recalls Moments From Historic World Cup, Says Every Scene of '83' Movie is Based on True Events
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2021-12-05T07:20:38+00:00
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IPL Mega Auction 2022: Aakash Chopra Predicts Six Uncapped Indian Players Who Could Be Most Expensive
India.com Sports Desk | December 5, 2021 2:03 PM IST
Chopra feels that franchises will have to break the bank to buy the likes of Hardik Pandya, Harshal
IPL Mega Auction 2022: Aakash Chopra Predicts Six Uncapped Indian Players Who Could Be Most Expensive
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2021-12-05T03:03:03+00:00
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IPL Retentions: From Harshal Patel to Hardik Pandya; Biggest Exclusions
India.com Sports Desk | December 1, 2021 7:00 AM IST
Let's have a look at the surprise exclusions made by the franchises.
IPL Retentions: From Harshal Patel to Hardik Pandya; Biggest Exclusions
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2021-11-30T20:00:41+00:00
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IPL 2022 Retention: David Warner, Shreyas Iyer, Suresh Raina to Hardik Pandya; Best Released XI Who Could Fetch Big at Mega Auction
Vishal Pushkar | November 30, 2021 5:49 PM IST
Before the mega auction, there are few players from the international arena that can fetch a
IPL 2022 Retention: David Warner, Shreyas Iyer, Suresh Raina to Hardik Pandya; Best Released XI Who Could Fet
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2021-11-30T06:49:42+00:00
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Hardik Pandya Asks Indian Selectors To NOT Consider Him For Selection For Some Time
India.com Sports Desk | November 28, 2021 4:50 PM IST
Pandya is working on his bowling and has asked Indian selectors not to consider him for selection
Hardik Pandya Asks Indian Selectors To NOT Consider Him For Selection For Some Time
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2021-11-28T05:50:34+00:00
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HIGHLIGHTS | IPL 2022 Retention AS IT HAPPENED: RCB Set to Retain Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell; Shreyas Iyer Could Earn Big Bucks at Auction
India.com Sports Desk | November 27, 2021 9:53 PM IST
IPL 2022 Retention Highlights: With three-odd days to go for the submission of the retained players
HIGHLIGHTS | IPL 2022 Retention AS IT HAPPENED: RCB Set to Retain Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell; Shreyas Iyer Co
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2021-11-27T10:53:35+00:00
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Kapil Dev Questions Hardik Pandya's All Round Capabilities Since He is Not Bowling
PTI | November 26, 2021 1:08 PM IST
He is also under fire for not revealing the extent of his several fitness issues and was dropped
Kapil Dev Questions Hardik Pandya's All Round Capabilities Since He is Not Bowling
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2021-11-26T02:08:57+00:00
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IPL 2022 Retention: Suresh Raina, Shreyas Iyer to Hardik Pandya; Top Stars Who May Not be Retained by Their Respective Franchises Ahead of Mega Auction
India.com Sports Desk | November 24, 2021 9:56 PM IST
IPL 2022 Retention: While the franchises sit down to discuss the names, they would take a number of
IPL 2022 Retention: Suresh Raina, Shreyas Iyer to Hardik Pandya; Top Stars Who May Not be Retained by Their R
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2021-11-24T10:56:22+00:00
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IPL 2022 Retention: No Hardik Pandya; MI Likely to Retain Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah And Kieron Pollard Ahead of Auction
India.com Sports Desk | November 24, 2021 2:02 PM IST
IPL 2022 Retention: Rohit Sharma maybe 34, but he has a lot of cricket left in him. The successful
IPL 2022 Retention: No Hardik Pandya; MI Likely to Retain Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah And
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2021-11-24T03:02:06+00:00
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IPL Auction 2022: Will Mumbai Indians Let Go An Injured Hardik Pandya In The Mega Auctions
India.com Sports Desk | November 23, 2021 4:13 PM IST
Pandya's lack of form with both bat and ball is considered one of the main reasons for the
IPL Auction 2022: Will Mumbai Indians Let Go An Injured Hardik Pandya In The Mega Auctions
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2021-11-23T05:13:52+00:00
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India Vs New Zealand: Brendon McCullum Blames Hectic Schedule For New Zealand 3-0 Defeat
India.com Sports Desk | November 22, 2021 1:13 PM IST
New Zealand lost the third and final T20I against the Rohit Sharma-led India in Kolkata on Sunday.
India Vs New Zealand: Brendon McCullum Blames Hectic Schedule For New Zealand 3-0 Defeat
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2021-11-22T02:13:39+00:00
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Hardik Pandya Doubtful For SA Series; Asked to Report to NCA
India.com Sports Desk | November 22, 2021 10:43 AM IST
India Tour of South Africa: Selectors want Hardik to recover and then prove his fitness at the NCA
Hardik Pandya Doubtful For SA Series; Asked to Report to NCA
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2021-11-21T23:43:10+00:00
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Bigg Boss 15: Vidhi Pandya To Re-Enter Salman Khan-Hosted Show Along With Donal Bisht?
India.com Entertainment Desk | November 16, 2021 9:18 PM IST
Vidhi Pandya, who got eliminated along with Donal Bisht due to housemates votes, is all set to make
Bigg Boss 15: Vidhi Pandya To Re-Enter Salman Khan-Hosted Show Along With Donal Bisht?
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2021-11-16T10:18:44+00:00
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Luxury Watches Owned by Indian Cricketers That Cost More Than Salaries of CEOs: Hardik Pandya to Virat Kohli Watch Collection
Toshi Tiwari | November 16, 2021 4:29 PM IST
Watch video to take a look at some of the most expensive luxury watch owned by Indian cricket
Luxury Watches Owned by Indian Cricketers That Cost More Than Salaries of CEOs: Hardik Pandya to Virat Kohli
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2021-11-16T05:29:26+00:00
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Hardik Pandya's Wrist Watches 'Worth Rs 5 Crore' Seized By Customs Department, Cricketer Clarifies
India.com News Desk | November 16, 2021 10:23 AM IST
After arriving at the airport, the customs officials found Hardik Pandya in possession of two
Hardik Pandya's Wrist Watches 'Worth Rs 5 Crore' Seized By Customs Department, Cricketer Clarifies
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2021-11-15T23:23:26+00:00
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KL Rahul on Hardik Pandya's Exclusion From Team India Squad For New Zealand Series, Backs All-Rounder to Make Strong Comeback
India.com Sports Desk | November 15, 2021 8:53 PM IST
The 28-year-old Hardik failed to make an impact as an all-rounder in the just-concluded T20 World
KL Rahul on Hardik Pandya's Exclusion From Team India Squad For New Zealand Series, Backs All-Rounder to Make
indiacom
2021-11-15T09:53:12+00:00
2021-11-15T10:34:43+00:00
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Not Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakravarthy; Aakash Chopra Reckons Dropping Rahul Chahar For New Zealand Series is Unfair
India.com Sports Desk | November 10, 2021 9:12 AM IST
Ind vs NZ 2021: What makes things even more surprising is the fact that Chahar - who was in prime
Not Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakravarthy; Aakash Chopra Reckons Dropping Rahul Chahar For New Zealand Series is
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2021-11-09T22:12:57+00:00
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India Doesn't Have too Many All-Rounders in Top-Six, Says Outgoing Coach Ravi Shastri
India.com Sports Desk | November 9, 2021 4:58 PM IST
"I think it always helps when you have one or two players in the top order who can bowl,''- Ravi
India Doesn't Have too Many All-Rounders in Top-Six, Says Outgoing Coach Ravi Shastri
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2021-11-09T05:58:32+00:00
2021-11-09T05:58:32+00:00
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T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli-Led India Do Not Play Fearless Cricket in ICC Tournaments, Says Nasser Hussain
India.com Sports Desk | November 8, 2021 3:13 PM IST
"That's sometimes the problem with the Indian side'- Nasser Hussain.
T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli-Led India Do Not Play Fearless Cricket in ICC Tournaments, Says Nasser Hussain
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2021-11-08T04:13:32+00:00
2021-11-08T04:13:32+00:00
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T20 World Cup 2021: Virat Kohli And Co Need to Fire Again Against Scotland
IANS | November 4, 2021 2:46 PM IST
Scotland, who qualified from Round 1, are out of contention as they are at the bottom of the
T20 World Cup 2021: Virat Kohli And Co Need to Fire Again Against Scotland
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2021-11-04T03:46:26+00:00
2021-11-04T03:46:26+00:00
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