Twittersphere disappointed as Hardik Pandya makes no noise with the bat

All-rounder Hardik Pandya has gone on a first-ball duck in the ongoing fifth-match against South Africa, of the six-match One-day International series against South Africa. He draws the flak over the microblogging website Twitter in particular.

It has been overall a poor show from the batter so far who recently has been compared with veteran all-rounder Kapil Dev.

The 24-year-old Pandya has a dismal outing so far in the 50-over format in South Africa.

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As the middle-order woes continued to expose the strong batting line-up of India, Pandya has subsequently failed to fill in the void.

Pertinently, the Gujarat-based cricketer was dismissed by Lungi Ngidi when healthy edge settled in the gloves of Heinrich Klassen.

Earlier, in the first match at Kingsmead in Durban on February 1, 2018, Pandya remained not out on three.

However, Pandya couldn’t bat in the second ODI at Centurion, before he went on to score 14 at the Newlands in Cape Town.

In the Pink ODI fixture at Wanderers in Johannesburg, Hardik Pandya scored just nine runs.

In four outings, Pandya collected just 26 runs which reflects how dismal the promising prospect has been in the middle.

On the bowling front, in first four ODIs, Pandya just managed a solitary wicket of AB de Villiers.

The veteran batsman de Villiers made his return in the fourth ODI after recovering from a finger injury.

Hardik Pandya was criticized for his approach in the batting.

The right-handed batsman Pandya made his debut against Australia in Adelaide on January 26 in 2016.

Known for his pyrotechnics, Pandya was seen as the next big thing in Indian cricket.

However, with many taking a dig at Pandya has a game left to leave an impact.

Simultaneously many believed he is the one who is to be blamed while questioning his induction in the team.

One of the Twitter users who goes by the name of Sunil- The Gavaskar believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar is more capable than Pandya with the willow.

Here’s how Twittersphere reacted over Pandya’s dip in a form:

And Hardik Pandya doesn't even trouble the scorers. India down to the man they love to blame for everything.

For once, Rahane, Pandya will be accountable for something?

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->3<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Rohit Sharma finds form but Hardik Pandya poor form continus out for Golden Duck…

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->3<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Hardik Pandya scored 93 runs in the first innings of this tour. Since, he's added 52 in the next 9 innings. Add to that, one wicket in the ODIs so far – to comfort him, a certain MSD has been pitted to bat at No.7 ! #<!---->I<!---->n<!---->d<!---->v<!---->S<!---->A

7:50 PM – 13 Feb 2018

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->3<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Hardik Pandya is just Stuart Binny with coloured hair.

— Aniruddha Guha (@AniGuha) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->0<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Hardik Pandya is just Stuart Binny with coloured hair.

— Aniruddha Guha (@AniGuha) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->0<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Hardik Pandya’s score since the start of the Sri Lankan limited overs series till now:-

10, 8, 10, 4, 93, 1, 15, 6, 0, 4, 3*, 14, 9, 0.#<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->3<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Facts. @<!---->h<!---->a<!---->r<!---->d<!---->i<!---->k<!---->p<!---->a<!---->n<!---->d<!---->y<!---->a<!---->7 poor all series. Iyer not looking great. @<!---->m<!---->s<!---->d<!---->h<!---->o<!---->n<!---->i isn’t the batsman he was. @<!---->I<!---->m<!---->R<!---->a<!---->i<!---->n<!---->a needed. Top 3 will need support.

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->3<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

RT if you also think Bhuvneshwar Kumar is better all-rounder than Hardik Pandya.#<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->S<!---->A

— sunil the cricketer (@1sInto2s) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->3<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Hardik Pandya since his 93 (dropped by Elgar on 6) at Cape Town
1, 15, 6, 0, 4, 3*, 14, 9, 0
52 runs in 9 innings#<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— JSK (@imjsk27) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->3<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Hardik Pandya used to eat lot of Maggi and that is reflecting in the time he spends on the crease.#<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->S<!---->A

— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->3<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

When someone said Pandya is next Kapil Dev. p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->E<!---->1<!---->6<!---->c<!---->f<!---->l<!---->t<!---->i<!---->0<!---->E

— Kuptaan ?? (@Kuptaan) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->7<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

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— Vighnesh Rane (@Vighrane01) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->3<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

https://twitter.com/graphicalcomic/status/963420123330572294

Hardik Pandya on this tour:

With the bat
Inns 10
Runs 145
Avg. 16

With the ball
Inns 10
Wkts 4
Avg. 77.25
SR 114

Bhuvneshwar Kumar on this tour:

With the bat
Inns 7
Runs 141
Avg. 35

With the ball
Inns 8
Wkts 12
Avg. 30
SR 46.5

Who's d AR now#<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Abhay (@ImAbhay3) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->3<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Hardik Pandya on this tour:

With the bat
Inns 10
Runs 145
Avg. 16

With the ball
Inns 10
Wkts 4
Avg. 77.25
SR 114

Bhuvneshwar Kumar on this tour:

With the bat
Inns 7
Runs 141
Avg. 35

With the ball
Inns 8
Wkts 12
Avg. 30
SR 46.5

Who's d AR now#<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Abhay (@ImAbhay3) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->3<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

When life gives you Hardik, don't make it Patel….. don't make it Pandya too.#<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->S<!---->A

— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) F<!---->e<!---->b<!---->r<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->3<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

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