‘I faced a lot of difficulties personally’: Hardik Pandya

New Delhi: Hardik Pandya His journey from personal struggle to winning consecutive T20 World Cup trophies for India is reviewed. The star all-rounder said winning the 2026 title in Ahmedabad is a testament to the commitment he has made to himself – entering every match with the aim of winning trophies for India.Pandya had previously spoken of seeking redemption during the 2024 T20 World Cup, when he made a strong comeback to help India end their 17-year wait for the title.

“I personally faced a lot of difficulties when we won the 2024 T20 World Cup. A lot of things happened before that tournament and things didn’t go my way. Before the 2024 World Cup started, I was determined for redemption. I wanted to dominate the comeback. I did that and helped my team win the trophy after 17 years. Coming to the T20 World Cup win in Ahmedabad, that’s what I have been living for. I play cricket to contribute to my country and win trophies. I want to win all the trophies for India. ” Hardik Pandya said on JioStar.“After the win in Barbados, I promised myself that no matter which match I play, I will fight to win and I will lift the trophy. This win against New Zealand in Ahmedabad is proof that the promise I made to myself has become a reality. And this is just the beginning,” he added.India successfully defended their T20 World Cup title by beating the Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand national cricket team by a huge margin of 96 runs. With this win, India became the first team to win the T20 World Cup on home soil, the first team to win the title two years in a row after winning it in 2024, and the first team to lift the trophy three times in 2007, 2024 and 2026.Pandya performed well in the 2026 tournament. The 32-year-old scored 217 runs in nine innings at an average of 27.12 and a strike rate of 160.74, including two half-centuries. He also contributed with the ball, taking 9 wickets in 9 games with a best figure of 2/16.