Rajkot: India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya Thanks to Dinesh karthiki, to say that his resurrection from obscurity is an inspiration to many inside and outside the team. The veteran wicketkeeper scored his maiden T20I half-century to help the hosts register an 82-run win over South Africa in the fourth T20I here on Friday.
During the conversation with Karthik, whose video has been uploaded by BCCI on its website. Heartfelt Recalls his previous conversation with the veteran campaigner, who is going through a dream run right off the bat. “I need to tell you this, really I want to tell you this, you have given a lot of inspiration to many people in their life.
During the conversation, Hardik told Kartik, “I remember the conversation you were having, when you weren’t in the scheme of things, a lot of people counted on you.”
India were struggling at 81/4 in the 13th over when stand-in skipper Pant was dismissed for 17. It brought Karthik and Hardik together and the pair revived the Indian innings with a quick partnership of 65 runs.
“I remember that conversation. Then you told me that my goal is to play for India again and the goal is to play this World Cup, I’m going to give it my all, and it’s so inspiring to see you achieve it Many people are going to learn new things. Well done my brother, very proud of you,” Hardik said.
Karthik hit nine fours and two sixes in his captivating knock of 55, Hardik smashing 46 off 31 balls to propel India’s innings forward.
Avesh credits Dravid:
India pacer Avesh Khan felt the pressure after taking fewer wickets in the first three matches but said the head coach Rahul Dravid’s faith in him prompted him to come up with a match-winning performance in the fourth T20I. Avesh relied on difficult lengths in his youth international career to achieve career-best figures of four for 18.
“The team hasn’t changed in four matches, so credit to Rahul (Dravid) sir. He gives a chance to everyone and intends to make them last for a long time,” Avesh said in an interaction with the media on Friday night.
“He doesn’t drop a player after one or two poor performances because you can’t judge a player on the basis of one or two matches. Everyone is getting enough matches to prove themselves. Yes, I was under pressure. I had zero wickets in three matches but Rahul sir and team management gave me another chance today and I took four. It is also my father’s birthday, so it is a gift for him as well,” he said. PTI
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