In the very first attempt, Gujarat Titans won the Indian Premier League with allrounder Hardik Pandya leading his team to an unmissable victory over Rajasthan Royals in Sunday’s final.
Gujarat Titans thrashed Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets to lift their maiden title in front of a record crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Yet, Hardik Pandya’s bigger goal in life is to win a World Cup with India. Moments after he collected the winners’ trophy and finished his other obligations, Hardik was asked what his short-term and long-term goals were now that he completed a successful comeback after injury troubles had taken away his bowling, and consequently his place in the Indian sides.
“Absolutely to win the World Cup for India no matter what happens,” Hardik said. “I am gonna give it everything I have. Always been that kind of guy to put the team first. For me the goal will be simple: to make sure my team gets it the most.
“Playing for India has always been kind of dream come true no matter how many games I have played. It has always been a pleasure for me to represent the country. The kind of love and support I have got it is only from the Indian team point of view. Long term, short term, I want to win the World Cup no matter what happens.”
