Hardik Pandya: Success Story & Life-History

Hardik Pandya, who once relied on Maggi for sustenance, has now emerged as a highly regarded and influential player in the Indian Cricket Team. His relentless efforts and unwavering determination have truly paid dividends. The rising star is adored and respected by individuals of all generations.

Birth And Early Life

Born on October 11th, 1993, in Surat, Gujarat, Hardik Pandya’s father possessed a small car finance enterprise in the same city. However, in order to ensure optimal cricket training facilities for Hardik, the family relocated to Vadodara. Both Hardik and his brother Krunal Pandya then enrolled at the prestigious Kiran More Cricket Academy and resided in a rented apartment in Gorwa.

Schooling And Education

Hardik finished his education at MK High School, completing up to 9th Grade before deciding to leave school in order to prioritize cricket. He showcased remarkable talent and achieved numerous victories in club cricket all on his own.

Dropped Out of State Team

During an interview with the Indian Express, Krunal, Hardik’s brother, revealed that Hardik was a child who openly expressed his emotions without any hesitation. Contrary to concealing them, he believed in being vocal about his feelings. Unfortunately, this led to some attitude issues, resulting in his expulsion from the state age group team.

Start of Career

Hardik has been a part of Baroda Cricket Team since 2013 and has brought pride to the team by winning the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy during the 2013-14 season.

Twenty20 International Debut

At the tender age of 22, Hardik made his T20 International debut for India against Australia on 27 January 2016. Impressively, he secured his first wicket against none other than Chris Lynn.

Debut in ODI

He made his T20 International debut in the latter half of 2016. Following this, he was selected to make his ODI debut against New Zealand on October 16th, 2016, in a match held at Dharamshala.

ODI Player of The Match

Pandya joins the esteemed list of Sandeep Patil, Mohit Sharma, and KL Rahul as the fourth Indian cricketer to have his name shine bright in the “Player of The Match” category during his ODI debut.

Sachin Tendulkar Announced The Great News

Out of the blue, Sachin Tendulkar made a surprise call to Hardik, informing him that his long-awaited moment had arrived – he was going to represent India. Hardik’s aspirations turned into reality as he was chosen to join the India squad for both the 2016 Asia Cup and the 2016 ICC World Twenty20, a mere eight months after the incredible news.

The Turning Point

He gained immense popularity as a cricketer after achieving a half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders in his first appearance. However, his true prowess was unveiled during his match against Chennai Super Kings, where he single-handedly delivered a decisive blow to the game.

Favourite Tattoo

Despite having numerous tattoos all over his body, his most cherished one is the phrase “Time is Money” inked onto his arm.

Kiran More’s Kind Gesture

Recognizing the young cricketer’s hidden talent, Kiran waived off his fees for the first three years of training at his Academy. This decision was made due to Kiran’s awareness of Hardik’s financial situation, which was not particularly strong.

A West Indian Guy From Baroda

Due to his qualities and demeanor, the cricketer from Baroda Cricket Team is widely recognized as the West Indian lad from Baroda. Renowned for his aggressive batting style and audacious spirit, he has gained immense popularity.

Career as a Leg Spinner

There was a lack of fast bowlers at Kiran More’s Academy. Usually, Hardik was assigned to bowl leg spin during games. However, on one occasion, he was given the opportunity to be a fast bowler, and this was when he astounded everyone with his exceptional abilities. He managed to take 7 wickets in that specific match.

Maggi Brothers

Hardik and Krunal, who came from a less fortunate financial background, managed to sustain themselves by relying on Maggi as their main source of sustenance, earning them the nickname of the Maggi Brothers.

Coach John Wright

Pandya’s talent and energy were effectively channeled and guided by former Indian and Mumbai Indian coach John Wright in 2017. Thanks to Wright’s guidance, Pandya acquired valuable knowledge and experience.

Highest Strike Rate

He achieved the highest strike rate record in the 2017 cricket tournament by scoring 194.44.

Test Career

In the second half of 2016, he was selected as a batsman in India’s test squad for the home series against England. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury while preparing for the match at PCA stadium. However, in July 2017, he was once again included in the squad for the Sri Lanka tour.