After scoring a hefty 42 in just 22 balls at a strike rate of magnificent 190, Hardik had to appreciate himself and feel proud about winning the game for his country. Hardik made a comeback in the Indian team after a long time of rest as he had major back surgery because of which he is not able to bowl. Making a comeback after a huge time is not something that can be done easily and yet, Hardik managed to do it easily. Before the match-winning inning, he had already done his part in the ODIs as he scored 90 of 76 balls in the first match and 92 of 76 in the 3rd ODI. He has proved himself to be a complete player who can fill the void left in the team by MS Dhoni’s absence.
Everyone currently has high expectations from him as he has the ability to change the direction of a match in our favour. After the 2nd T20I, Hardik posted a picture on Instagram with his bat in his hand and raising his helmet to the crowd after finishing off the inning in style. Former Indian opening batsman, Virender Sehwag, just like everyone else made an interesting comment on Hardik’s post. The comment read ‘Dhamaal macha diya Hardik’. It means ‘You made it thrilling Hardik’. Hardik dedicated his match-winning inning to everyone at home as is what his caption said.
After the 3rd ODI, Hardik mentioned in the post-match interview that he misses his baby and wishes to go back home for a while to spend some good time with his family.
