“The last over in the World Cup final was very challenging. Hats off to Hardik for that over’, Indian team captain Rohit Sharma uttered this in the packed Wankhede Stadium, which started cheering Hardik-Hardik from all around. Hardik, who was sitting a few feet away, got up from his chair and greeted the fans. Hardik Pandya, the newly appointed captain of Mumbai Indians, had to face a lot of trolling in the IPL tournament that ended a few months ago. Before the start of the IPL season, the Mumbai Indians team management appointed Hardik as the captain. The sacking of five-time title-winning favorite Rohit Sharma from the captaincy angered fans and Hardik faced fierce criticism on social media and on the field. Hardik had to suffer this throughout the season. On the same Wankhede ground, a hearty cheer was seen on Thursday. Hardik mentioned this after winning the World Cup. A lot happened in my life for six months. I was wronged but I didn’t say anything.
Hardik expressed his feelings through X. Hardik wrote, India is my world. Thank you very much for the love and affection. I will never forget these memorable moments for the rest of my life. Thank you for coming to see us in thousands despite the rain. We love you so much. It is a special moment for us to be able to celebrate the victory with you. We are all world champions. 142 crores we are winners. Mumbai, Thank you, India-Thank you.
Hardik bowled the last over in the World Cup final against South Africa. South Africa needed 16 runs from 6 balls. Hardik dismissed Miller in that over. A few overs earlier, Hardik had dismissed the very dangerous Heinrich Klaasen. Hardik took three crucial wickets in the final.
