3 instances when Hardik Pandya hit the headlines due to controversies
In the last 10 years of his competitive cricketing career, Hardik Pandya has not only grabbed eyeballs for his stunning cricketing performances but also for some wrong reasons.
Hardik Pandya debuted for India in 2016 and in these eight years, he has established himself as one of the most illustrious all-rounders in international cricket. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), his evolution has been unprecedented as he has not only proven his all-round talent but also his leadership skills.
Back in 2022, he became a part of the newly-formed team Gujarat Titans (GT) and guided them to their maiden title victory with his captaincy. In the last 10 years of his competitive cricketing career, Pandya has not only grabbed eyeballs for his stunning cricketing performances but also for some wrong reasons.
Here are three instances when Hardik Pandya was in the news due to controversies:
3. Hardik abuses Mohammed Shami in the 2022 IPL
In 2022, when GT and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) clashed with each other at the DY Patil Stadium, the former recorded their first defeat in the cash-rich league. Chasing 163, the Sunrisers were giving a tough time to GT bowlers following which Pandya was seen frustrated.
In the 13th over of the contest, the SRH skipper Kane Williamson smacked Pandya for two maximums following which the latter looked angry. Things worsened on the last delivery of the over when Mohammed Shami missed a catching opportunity against Rahul Tripathi while fielding at the third man.
This time, Hardik lost his cool and abused Shami in exasperation. SRH registered a convincing eight-wicket win over GT and following the match, Pandya faced a backlash for his behaviour towards the veteran pacer. Some social media users said Hardik should learn to respect his senior colleagues.
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