I have always worked hard in silence and will continue to do so: Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya proved a point with his unique all-round abilities when he started representing Team India in January 2016 and since then has gone on to score some vital runs in the middle-order, chip in with wickets, and also with his exceptional fielding performances. While Pandya’s cricketing career skyrocketed, he experienced a huge setback after he injured his lower back and had to undergo surgery in London in October 2019.

Since then the all-rounder has played as a batter as the back injury forbids him to bowl though he was seen rolling his arms over on a few occasions. Now, the younger Pandya is toiling hard to recover his full fitness so that he can make himself available for selection in the national team with an eye on the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 later this year.

“I have always rushed myself with my preparation keeping the team’s interest in mind. But this time I wanted some time off to prepare myself physically and mentally. I also wanted to take some time off for my family. We have spent a lot of time in bio bubbles, though everyone has tried to make us feel comfortable, staying in a bio bubble is very tough”, said Hardik Pandya as quoted by Economic Times.

I wanted time off to reflect on myself: Hardik Pandya

Meanwhile, the Mumbai all-rounder also mentioned that he needed some time off to reflect on himself and work on the key areas that he needed to improve on. At the same time, he also said that he would continue to work hard in silence.

“You spend a lot of time away from your family and that eventually takes a toll on you. I wanted time off to reflect on myself and understand which areas I need to work on and concentrate on improving those things. I am doing two sessions every day. I have always worked hard in silence and will continue to do so”,  he said.

Hardik Pandya who was released by the five-time winners Mumbai Indians has been roped in by the new Ahmedabad franchise and he is all set to lead them in the upcoming IPL 2022.