'He’s not Kapil Dev, but...' - Ex-RCB star destroys Hardik Pandya's critics and trollers after India's T20 World Cup triumph

India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya's journey from facing jeers in the IPL 2024 to becoming a hero at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 was nothing short of remarkable. Pandya was instrumental in Team India’s historic T20 World Cup 2024 triumph and significantly contributed with both bat and ball.

On the grand stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 final, Pandya delivered a stellar performance, helping the India cricket team beat South Africa by seven runs to clinch their first ICC title after 11 years and their second T20 WC after 17 years.

The star all-rounder had successfully defended 16 runs in the final over to seal the thrilling title win for Team India in Barbados on Saturday and silence his critics in style. Hardik scored 144 runs and managed 11 wickets in the tournament and was one of the key players in the team’s historic title win.

Hardik Pandya silences critics and trollers with T20 World Cup 2024 heroics

Before his turnaround in the T20 World Cup 2024, Pandya had a challenging season in the IPL 2024. Actually, he re-joined the Mumbai Indians in a high-profile trade and took over as captain from Rohit Sharma after leaving the Gujarat Titans (GT).

However, he was not welcomed by the MI fans at all, with the star all-rounder facing a lot of boos and jeers from the fans during the IPL 2024. It had a severe impact on Hardik’s performance both as a player and as MI captain, and the five-time IPL champion became the first to exit the IPL 2024 playoffs race.

Despite his poor IPL 2024 campaign, Pandya was selected as India’s vice-captain for the T20 World Cup 2024, and it proved to be a turning point as the all-rounder rediscovered his form as an all-rounder and won the trophy.

From being criticized during the IPL 2024 to leading the Indian cricket team to glory in the T20 World Cup 2024, Pandya’s redemption is a testament to perseverance and determination. His comeback is an inspiration for many. 

As Pandya brought smiles to Indian fans and turned his critics to his fans once again, Indian cricketer Shreevats Goswami slammed Hardik’s trolls while paying tribute to his stunning performance in the mega event.

Next time you troll him, look into yourself first: Shreevats Goswami salutes Hardik Pandya

Goswami, the Mizoram wicketkeeper-batter, praised Pandya for his resilience and match-winning abilities despite facing criticism and abuse. He highlighted Pandya's transformation from being booed and trolled to becoming a match-winner for India, urging critics to introspect before trolling him.

Shreevats Goswami posted on X: “Hardik Pandya - take a bow! You don’t like him cause he a confident young man? The man who’s seen the lowest in the last few months. From being booed, abused, overly criticised by some experts and most fans. Trolled on social media and what not. He is a different beast in the Indian jersey.

Yes, he’s not the Kapil dev you are looking for, he is the Hardik Pandya, he is different, he is a match winner and he’s proved it time and again. To be able to overcome everything in his life lately to channelise all this energy toward the game and his commitment throughout the tournament has been exceptional. Next time you troll him, look into yourself first. Thanks, Hardik 🫂”

Here's Shreevats Goswami's emotional post for Hardik Pandya:

Hardik Pandya - take a bow ! You don’t like him cause he a confident young man ? The man who’s seen the lowest in the last few months . From bein booed , abused , overly criticed by some experts and most fans .Trolled on social media and what not .He is a different beast in the… pic.twitter.com/mV516TBdkG

— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) June 30, 2024