10 cricketers and their cricketing idols

6. Hardik Pandya – Irfan Pathan

Since his debut, Hardik Pandya has played a crucial role in getting the required balance in the Indian squad. His presence has helped the side field more winning combinations and that’s why in the last couple of years the team has started winning games on foreign soil. With each passing day, he is taking his game to the next level. Even in the 2019 World Cup his stocks kept rising as he reveled in each role.

He is a cricketer who can change the tempo of the game with his mere presence on the field. Also, Hardik is a quick learner as his numbers are improving all the time. As admitted by him he likes to contribute to the side in every possible way and it became a habit after watching Irfan Pathan in action. The Baroda cricketer is one of the finest fast bowling all-rounders the country has seen.

In his prime, he charmed the audience with his new-ball skills and hitting abilities. Especially nobody can forget his match-defining performance in the 2007 WT20 final. During those days Pandya brothers played for the Baroda team and Irfan used to guide them. Pathan even presented a bat to Hardik Pandya in a practice game. Hardik followed the footsteps of his childhood hero and has thanked him for all his support.