"Hard work always pays. I always believe that if you do hard work with good intentions, it pays," Pandya said.

Hardik came in at number 5 after India lost Deepak Hooda and the score read 89/3. Instead of consolidating the innings, he started smacking the bowlers all around the park and got to his fifty in 30 balls.

To India's fortune, they won the series against the Irish and now their caravan moves to England with VVS Laxman as the head coach and Hardik Pandya, who could lead the Indian team for the series opener. 

Skipper Hardik's tactic came under heavy criticism once the over started as the youngster is just playing his second game for India. Umran had to defend a total of 17 runs in the last six balls

Ireland displayed loads of intent and courage to try and chase down this mammoth of a target, which they almost did, but in the end, they fell short of what was nearly a remarkable chase.

As far as Rahul Tripathi is concerned, the last IPL season was the one, where we truly got to see what Tripathi brings. He is one of the few players who played the attacking brand of T20 cricket that is in demand. 

Hardik is named as a captain of the Indian squad for the two-match T20I series against Ireland, starting Sunday. 

Not all the players in the current T20I set-up will be retained for the England tour, as many regulars will be making a comeback in the team.

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In a video shared by BCCI on Twitter, both Pandya and Pant can be seen facing deliveries by a throwdown specialist in front of a packed stadium.

Hardik Pandya stated that it was never about hitting back at the critics, but about the process, he religiously followed.

After playing the role of an anchor for Gujarat Titans, Hardik Pandya donned the finisher's hat once again for team India as he smashed a brilliant 31 of 12 deliveries. 

Even after being at his best with the bat, fans and Gujarat Titans coach, Ashish Nehra, aren't happy with Pandya. 

Hardik has very clearly expressed how he always enjoyed the responsibility and wants to be someone to lead his troops from the front. His style of captaincy has forced many cricketing pundits to compare his ways with none other than MS Dhoni, a man who led team India to three ICC trophies.

Hardik Pandya will be appearing in his 5th IPL final when Gujarat Titans take on the Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

In his short international career, Hardik Pandya has seen it all - highs and lows, injuries, surgery, being embroiled in controversies - but he says he faces them with a smiling face.

Powered by the killer avatar of Miller, Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals to enter the final of Indian Premier League with a seven-wicket in the first qualifier on Tuesday.

Hardik Pandya will be instrumental in Gujarat Titans' game vs Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 1. He has put in the hard yards, and the results are for everyone to see.

Hardik Pandya or Shikhar Dhawan are in line to take over the captaincy duties in the 5-match T20 series vs South Africa, as many senior players are set to be rested

Koffee With Karan won't be having any new episodes now. As Karan Johar announced that he won't return with KWK after hosting the show for six seasons, here's looking at its most controversial moments.