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ICC World T20 2016: Hardik Pandya hopes to make India proud

Vadodara: Indian rookie all-rounder Hardik Pandya has expressed his happiness over his inclusion in the squad for the upcoming World T20 and Asia Cup, saying that he feels glad to be a part of such a big tournament. “I am feeling really good. It’s a really big tournament. It’s a good opportunity to bring fame… Continue reading ICC World T20 2016: Hardik Pandya hopes to make India proud

Hardilk Pandya added the more matches he plays, the more he will learn © Getty Images
Hardilk Pandya added the more matches he plays, the more he will learn © Getty Images

Vadodara: Indian rookie all-rounder Hardik Pandya has expressed his happiness over his inclusion in the squad for the upcoming World T20 and Asia Cup, saying that he feels glad to be a part of such a big tournament. “I am feeling really good. It’s a really big tournament. It’s a good opportunity to bring fame for my country and Vodadara,” the 22-year-old told reporters during the International half-marathon here. Pandya, who believes that the upcoming World T20 would be a learning curve for him, insisted that his aim would be to help his side win the format’s pinnacle tournament for the second time. READ: Hardik Pandya, Pawan Negi included as India announce ICC World T20 2016 squad

“The more matches I will play, the more I will learn. So the experience of playing in the World T20 and Asia Cup will help me in future,” Pandya added. Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India named Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the skipper. The Asia Cup is slated to be held between February 24 to March 6, followed by the World T20, starting from March 15 in India. Earlier, Krunal Pandya who was acquired by Mumbai Indians for Rs 2 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 auction on Saturday at Bengaluru revealed that he and his younger brother Hardik are finally living their dream of playing cricket at a competitive level together. READ: Shane Watson toughest to bowl at: Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya recently made his debut for India during their tour of Australia in the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series. India clean swept Australia by winning all the three T20Is. Hardik’s performance in that series ensured the selectors kept their faith in him and chose for India’s squad for Asia Cup and ICC World T20 2016. Now both the brothers will be seen playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2016.

Hardik Pandya, Pawan Negi included as India announce ICC World T20 2016 squad

 

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