T20 World Cup 2022: The star-studded team of India started its campaign in the marquee ICC event with a remarkable victory. India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in a last-ball thriller at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in their opening encounter of the tournament. The team is now high on confidence heading into their upcoming encounter.
Men In Blue will take on the prominent side of the Netherlands on October 27 (Thursday) at the renowned Sydney Cricket Ground. The star-studded team has reached the venue and is all geared up for the crucial match. A victory in this game for either side will significantly increase their chances of progressing to the next stage of the tournament.
Hello Sydney 👋
We are here for our 2⃣nd game of the #T20WorldCup! 👏 👏#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/96toEZzvqe
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 25, 2022
Hardik Pandya can win you the T20 World Cup on his own: Shane Watson
Meanwhile, former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has applauded Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya during his recent interaction with the Time Of India. The Australian stated that Pandya has got enormous abilities both with the bat and ball. Watson believes that the marquee all-rounder can win India the proceeding T20 World Cup by himself.
Hardik Pandya has emerged as India’s most valuable player in the last few months. After a frustratingly long injury break, Pandya has significant achievements to his name. He led the newly-launched IPL franchise Gujarat Titans to clinch the IPL 2022 title and has produced multiple match-winning performances for the national side on a regular basis.
To the thousands of fans who cheered for us at the MCG and the millions back home, thank you 🫡🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/9WvwekVgEv
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) October 24, 2022
“Hardik Pandya is a talented cricketer. When he’s bowling, the way he is paced up at 140s is amazing. He’s just got great skill and he’s got a great ability to take wickets and also defend runs. His batting just continues to go through the roof.” said Shane Watson
“He’s not just a finisher, he’s a power hitter too. He’s got all the skills. We’ve seen him in the last IPL. He can win the T20 World Cup on his own. He is truly a match-winner.”