Hardik Pandya's fiery knock in India's T20 World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh has set tongues wagging. The all-rounder came in at number six and unleashed his power-hitting prowess, particularly against bowler Tanvir Islam. The highlight of his innings was three consecutive sixes, a display that left fans nostalgic for his Mumbai Indians (MI) days.
While Pandya's knock included a total of four sixes and two fours, it was the brutality of the hat-trick of sixes that truly stole the show. This aggressive batting has led many on the internet to suggest that Pandya has well and truly left his Mumbai Indians struggles behind him.
It's important to remember that Pandya's captaincy stint with MI in IPL 2024 was a challenging one. The team finished last in the points table, and Pandya himself faced criticism for his batting and bowling performances. However, this knock in the warm-up match suggests he might be returning to his best form, which is a positive sign for the Indian team as they gear up for the T20 World Cup.