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‘Series se pehle hi lena tha’ - Fans react as Hardik Pandya says inputs from Virat Kohli helped his batting in 3rd ODI vs WI

Here is how fans have reacted as Hardik Pandya opens up about the input he got from Virat Kohli on batting before 3rd ODI vs WI

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India were in action on 1 August 2023 against West Indies in the third ODI of the series and Hardik Pandya was the skipper once again as both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli got rested. However, he led the team to a 200-run victory and clinched the series 2-1. But, he also hit the headlines for his personal contribution, especially with the bat. Pandya scored 70* runs off 52 balls, including four fours and five sixes. 

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Before this clash, he was having a dull series as he picked up only one wicket and scored 12 runs in the first two matches. So, seeing him performing, fans went crazy and relieved as he could be one of the important players in terms of the upcoming ODI World Cup. During the post-match presentation, Hardik shared that he had some input before the game and that worked for him. Listening to that, fans shared their views.    

“I was just waiting to get the opportunity and once I got the rhythm I could get going.” - Hardik Pandya

He said: “Wanted to spend some time. Wicket was doing well. Had a wonderful chat with Virat a few days back. He had some great pointers. He wanted me to spend some time on the crease. That kind of stayed in my mind. I was just waiting to get the opportunity and once I got the rhythm I could get going. When I get one ball out of the middle, things become very different. I have seen that throughout my career.” 

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However, Virat Kohli only played the first match but did not get a chance to bat. After that, in the next two matches, he got rested. Kohli played both the Test matches against the Windies and smashed a century also. Now, the Men in Blue will be in action for the five-match T20I series against the Windies, starting on 3 August 2023. Hardik Pandya will lead the team and after that, he has been given a rest from the three-match T20I series against Ireland, starting on 18 August.  

Here is how fans have reacted:

 

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