Hardik Pandya on bowling at 2022 T20 WC MCG Vs Pakistan: "I don't have the skills of Jasprit Bumrah"

Hardik Pandya's Thoughts on the 2022 T20 World Cup Performance in 2025

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya was interviewed recently in the press conference in the year 2025. He talked about his recent match played with Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. During the event, Pandya revisited one of his most famous statements from that match: ""I don't have the skills of Jasprit Bumrah, but I've the skills of Hardik Pandya". His words from that game still resonate, highlighting his confidence and belief in his own abilities.

Hardik's Confidence 
During his interaction, Pandya explained the reason behind the statement he made three years ago. According to him, each player has specific strengths, and his strength as an all-rounder adds value to the team in his own way. His stand on not comparing himself with others and instead supporting the strengths remains unchanged.

Hardik Pandya's Performance
Hardik Pandya proved himself to be crucial with the ball in the 2022 match. He took 3 wickets for 30 runs, breaking important partnerships and restricting Pakistan's scoring rate. The good pace and the use of variations in bowling allowed India to control the middle overs. His first crucial dismissals were of important Pakistani batters that resulted in reversing the momentum of the match in favor of India.India's chase of 160 runs started on a wrong note, losing early wickets. Hardik Pandya walked in at a critical stage and built a good partnership with Virat Kohli. They added 113 runs together, bringing India back into the game. Hardik played with maturity, rotating the strike and hitting boundaries when needed. His contribution of 40 runs off 37 balls provided solid support to Kohli, who played one of the greatest T20 innings ever.