All-rounder Hardik Pandya credited the wholesome atmosphere in the Indian team behind their incredible performance against Bangladesh on Saturday, October 12. India beat Bangladesh by 133 runs in the final T20I match in Hyderabad, to complete a series clean sweep against the Najmul Shanto side.
Speaking to the broadcaster after the match, player of the series Hardik Pandya said that in the Indian team everyone was enjoying each other’s success and such environment was helping players to be the best version of themselves.
Hardik credited India captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir for creating such an atmosphere and said that he feels like doing more every game.
“The kind of freedom the skipper and the coach has given, that has been fantastic to the whole group. That is coming to all the players who are playing. At the end of the day, this sport, if you can enjoy, that’s the best way you can get maximum out of yourself. When the dressing room is enjoying, when everyone’s enjoying everyone’s success, you feel like doing more. I think that has contributed a lot,” Hardik said after the conclusion of the series.
Pandya scored 118 runs from 3 matches against Bangladesh at an incredible strike-rate of 222.64. The player also picked up 1 wicket after bowling 7 overs in the series. Asked about his fitness, Pandyua said that he was feeling fantastic and was thankful to God for his recovery.
“Body has been fantastic, God has been kind to help me out. The process continues, nothing changes,” the all-rounder concluded.
