India’s premier all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, has looked back on his 10-year international cricket career as he reflected on just starting on the path that he truly wished to take. The veteran marked his international debut against Australia in an ODI at Adelaide on the Republic Day in 2016, as he shared his feelings on Instagram with a video. 

Hardik has smashed a total of 2027 runs in 98 innings of the shortest format at an average of 28.54 and a strike rate of 143.65, with the help of 11 half-centuries at the best score of unbeaten 71 runs. With the ball, the Indian all-rounder has picked up 105 wickets at an average of 26.54 and an economy rate of 8.29.

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“10 years of this journey, the year I turn 33. It is one thing to play the sport I love with all my heart, and it is another to be able to serve my country through it. I love you all, thank you for everything. Thank you, God, for the trials and tribulations that got me here. The chances that so many people took. The opportunity to live this life.” Hardik wrote on the video that he shared on Instagram.

Hardik Pandya shares emotional video on his 10-year journey for India

Hardik has been part of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup-winning side, where he contributed both with the bat and ball, including in the crunch situation where he bowled the final over against South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.

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“This year has taught me that this is merely the beginning. I am only just getting started on the path I truly wish to walk. Young Hardik running an extra few miles to get to play from Baroda - a batsman bowling extra balls in the nets to bowlers who never got to practice batting, becoming an all-rounder at 19, and from getting noticed and getting rejected.” The Baroda all-rounder shed light.

“Getting to play for my desh has been the most worthwhile journey for me. God had great plans for me when he let me debut on the 26th of January. I have become a man while playing this sport, and I will grow old playing it too.” Hardik Pandya informed.