CWC 2023: Hardik Pandya reveals the key behind his jersey quantity; unveils his favorite cricketing shot

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya lately bought engaged in a candid Q&A session with Star Sports activities, the place he revealed some intriguing particulars about his cricket journey.

Secret behind Hardik’s Jersey No. 33

Among the many a number of questions, he was requested about his jersey quantity and the explanation behind it.

Pandya disclosed that his jersey quantity, 33, is a results of his need to have the quantity 3. Nevertheless, he couldn’t declare it as two cricketing legends, Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina, had already chosen it. To improvise, Pandya determined to merge two 3’s to create his distinctive jersey quantity, 33.

“My jersey quantity is 33. The story behind it was I wished 3 however Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina had it, so I made a decision why not merge two 3’s and make it 33,” defined Pandya.

Pandya’s favorite cricketing shot

When requested about his favorite shot in cricket, Pandya showcased his aggressive model by stating that any shot that ends in a six is his favorite. For him, hitting a six in any course is probably the most exhilarating second on the cricket discipline.

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“My favourite shot is each time the ball goes for a six, and it may very well be in any course. So, my favourite reminiscence additionally can be each time my six has been in worldwide cricket,” he added.

The primary name after a match-winning efficiency

Within the interview, Pandya was additionally quizzed in regards to the first individual whom he calls after a match-winning efficiency. The fitting-hander promptly named his brother, Krunal Pandya, because the recipient of that coveted first name. The Baroda-lad emphasised the significance of discussing the sport with Krunal, analyzing what went nicely and what might have been completed higher.

“It’s all the time my brother Krunal, and my spouse and my sister-in-law, however first can be Krunal. He would message me or something. It’s extra about ‘I did this nicely or what might’ve been higher,’ so, finally, the primary name can be Krunal,” Pandya defined.

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