Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya was spotted during net practice sessions in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to begin on June 1st.
Before the mega event, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) offered a sneak peek of Team India’s rigorous net practice session. Pandya was observed honing his skills with both bat and ball during the practice session.
“Preps in full swing. Getting into the groove ahead of the #T20WorldCup,” BCCI wrote on X while sharing the clip.
Hardik Pandya delivered a disappointing performance in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 while playing for the Mumbai Indians.
Pandya accumulated 216 runs in 14 matches, boasting an average of 18.00 and a strike rate of 143.04. His top score stood at 46. Additionally, he claimed 11 wickets, yet at a less impressive average of 35.18 and an economy rate of 10.75.
India is set to kick off their T20 World Cup campaign on June 5 against Ireland, taking place at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
Big match against Pakistan
The eagerly awaited clash between India and Pakistan is set to take place on June 9. Following this, India will face tournament co-hosts USA on June 12, and Canada on June 15, concluding their Group A matches.
During the tournament, India will be seeking to end their ICC trophy drought, having last secured a major title with the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. Despite reaching significant stages in various ICC events, such as the 50-over World Cup final in 2023, semifinals in 2015 and 2019, the title clash of the ICC World Test Championship in 2021 and 2023, as well as the T20 World Cup final in 2014 and semifinals in 2016 and 2022, India has yet to secure a major ICC trophy since 2013.
With a talented squad and a history of strong performances in ICC events, the Indian team will be determined to seize the opportunity and clinch the T20 World Cup title in 2024. As they gear up for the challenges ahead, fans around the world eagerly await to see if this will be the moment India ends their quest for ICC glory.