London: The much-awaited three-match T20 series to be played between India and England has started. The first match of this series was played on Thursday at the Rose Bowl ground in Southampton. In this exciting match, the Indian team got a big victory by 50 runs with three balls to spare. The hero of the match was 28-year-old all-rounder Hardik Pandya. He did exceptionally well with both bat and ball for the team. Batting first for the team in the first T20 match, Pandya played an explosive fifty innings of 51 runs in just 33 balls. After this, he got the maximum four successes by spending 33 runs while bowling lethally during the bowling for the team.
Pandya’s excellent performance in the Southampton match is being highly appreciated all around. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has also praised the Indian all-rounder. Apart from this, he has also praised the young Tej Arshdeep Singh, who made his debut in yesterday’s match. While posting a video of himself on Ku, he has said, ‘What do Pandya bring to the team. According to me, he is the most valuable player of T20. He can do anything on his day.
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While discussing, the former Indian player said that we had talked earlier that if he is completely fit, then you should put anyone in front of him. He is at the forefront of them all. Apart from this, while talking about Arshdeep Singh, he said that the first over that too maiden. It was his first international match, but he bowled well without panic and without any worries. I am very happy for Singh.
After the first T20 match, Hardik was also seen in a lot of enthusiasm. Talking while talking, he said, ‘When I came here last time, I took four wickets. Apart from this, played 30 plus innings. Currently, I am enjoying my game. I want success because I am back on the field after a long break and looking forward to the best performance.
Apart from this, the Indian all-rounder said about his bowling that, ‘It was my own decision when I decided to stay away from cricket. If I can’t give my 100 percent on the field, then there is no point in me playing. Now I am happy and satisfied.
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Tags: Aakash Chopra, Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, India Vs England
July 08, 2022, 13:48 IST