Watch: Hardik Pandya's emotional revelation after Pune T20I heroics - "I've always played for fans"

India National Cricket Team all-rounder Hardik Pandya talked about his love for the fans after the fourth T20I against the England National Cricket Team. He said that he always has played for fans and wants to do really well for them.

Another pressure situation and another Hardik Pandya special was on the show as the premier India National Cricket Team all-rounder came up with a breathtaking effort in the 4th T20I against England. He bailed the team out of trouble and helped them post a winning total for the team.

Hardik Pandya walked out to bat when India National Cricket Team was left tottering at 79 for five. The all-rounder soaked in all the pressure and put the opposition back under pressure as he counter-attacked the bowlers and slammed them all over the park.

Hardik Pandya slammed a magnificent half-century, ending with innings of 53 runs

Hardik Pandya slammed a magnificent half-century and, along with Shivam Dube (53), changed the course of the game. The duo added 87 runs and ensured that India National Cricket Team posted a massive total of 181 runs on the board, which at one stage seemed impossible.

Hardik Pandya ended with an innings of 53 runs off 30 balls. He batted with a strike rate of over 177 and also slammed 4 fours and 4 sixes in his innings as he made sure that he entertained the crowd big time with his power-hitting.

I have always played for fans - when fans are there, when they are chanting, it gives me added motivation - Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya said that he has always played for the fans and when they chant his name, it gives him added motivation. He also expressed his love for the game, saying that it has been his first priority and has given him a lot. Speaking in a video posted on BCCI, he explained:

"I have always played for fans - when fans are there, when they are chanting, it gives me added motivation and I really wanted to do well for them."

"I love this sport way too much, it has been my life, it has been my priority - it has been my first love - the sport doesn't wait much, your first love always gives the kiss back."

I really love to entertain the crowd and make sure that every penny they have spent is worth it - Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya further said that he always wants to be loyal to the sport and added that he wants to ensure he entertains the crowd and makes sure that every penny they have spent is worth it. He added:

"The sport has given me so many things back, I always feel like, I always wanted to turn up & be very honest and very loyal to the sport".

"I really love to entertain the crowd and make sure that every penny they have spent is worth it".

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