Hardik Himanshu Pandya was born on 11 October 1993 in surat gujrat (India). He is an Indian cricketer who plays for Baroda cricket team. He is an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium-fast. He is a nick name ‘Harry’ because for his funky hairstyles.
Hardik Pandya, a hard-hitting batsman who can play the big shots from ball one and effortlessly bowl at speeds of close to 140 kph. Pandya is knows for his big hitting and fearlessness attitude. He is among the rare seam bowling all-rounders in current Indian circuit. Hardik is Known for his aggression and confident nature, be it in his batting or bowling. Former Indian cricketer Kiran More did not charge any fee from Hardik and his brother Krunal for first three years in his cricket academy in Baroda.
It was Ashish Nehra who first called Hardik a West Indian cricketer.Nehra said that Hardik definitely is an all-rounder.
Personal Life:– Hardik Pandya was born on 11 October 1993 in surat gujrat india. his father Himanshu pandya is a businessman.
Hardik’s family’s financial condition was never good till he made his entry into Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2015 for Mumbai Indians (MI). His family shifted from Surat to Baroda just for the sake of Hardik and his brother Krunal’s cricket training.
Career– Pandya has been playing for Baroda cricket team since 2013.He played a vital role in Baroda winning the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in the 2013-14 season. In IPL 2015, he scored a quick fire 21 runs of 8 balls and grabbed 3 important catches to help MI beat CSK by 6 wickets and was awarded the man of the match.
Within one year he was chosen to play in the Indian squad during 2016 Asia Cup and 2016 ICC World Twenty20.He made his Twenty20 International debut for India on 27 January 2016 at the age of 22, picking up 2 wickets against Australia.
His first Twenty20 International wicket was Chris Lynn. In second T20I against Sri Lanka cricket team at Ranchi, he came ahead of Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni and hit 27 off 14 balls before becoming hat-trick victim of Thisara Perera.
Career statistics
| Competition |
ODI |
FC |
LA |
T20 |
| Matches | 16 | 13 | 15 | 65 |
| Runs scored | 78 | 594 | 306 | 1002 |
| Batting average | 11.14 | 27.00 | 34.00 | 25.05 |
| 100s/50s | 0/0 | 0/4 | 0/2 | 0/5 |
| Top score | 31 | 90 | 69 | 86 |
| Balls bowled | 267 | 990 | 423 | 1009 |
| Bowling average | 24.00 | 31.05 | 35.00 | 28.55 |
| Wickets | 15 | 17 | 9 | 45 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 0 | 1 | – | 0 |
| 10 wickets in match | -N/A | – | N/A | N/A |
| Best bowling | 3/8 | 5/61 | 2/47 | 3/7 |
| Catches/stumpings | 10/- | 6/- | 6/- | 32/- |
Age and Height:- 1993 and Height 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
Sun Sign:- Taurus
Born:- 11 October 1993 Surat, Gujarat, India
Parents:-
- Himanshu pandya (Father)
- Nalini Pandya (Mother)
Spouse:- N/A
Siblings:- Krunal Pandya (Brothers)
