We got what the whole nation wanted – Hardik Pandya on India’s T20 World Cup triumph

It was a thumping display from Hardik Pandya throughout the T20 World Cup 2024, including in the final where he claimed the massive wickets of David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen as India came back from the very jaws of defeat to script their World Cup-winning display.

Hardik Pandya was seen sobbing tears of joy after India pipped South Africa in what was a nail-biting thriller. Talking in an interview after the game, Hardik Pandya opened up on what the emotions were and how things panned out after what was a high-voltage run from the Men in Blue throughout the tournament.

Hardik said, “It means a lot. Very emotional, we’ve been working very hard and something was not clicking. But today we got what the whole nation wanted. More special for me, how my last 6 months were, I haven’t spoken a word. I knew that if I kept working hard I could shine and do what I could do. Getting an opportunity like this makes it more special. We always believed, it was just about executing our plans and staying calm and letting the pressure come to them.”

He concluded by saying, “Credit to Jassi (Bumrah) and the other bowlers for those last 5 overs. Knew it would not help me if I wasn’t calm, wanted to commit 100% to every ball I’ve bowled. I’ve always enjoyed pressure. Very happy for him (Dravid), he’s been a wonderful man, really enjoyed working with him, to give him a farewell like this is wonderful, have had a very good relationship with him and became friends. Very happy for all the support staff.”