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Hardik Pandya's Marathon Nets Session Fuels India's T20 World Cup Hopes

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya underwent an intense batting session lasting over two and a half hours in the nets ahead of crucial T20 World Cup matches. The session comes after a modest performance in the campaign opener against the USA, where he scored five runs and conceded 34 without a wicket. In positive news for the team, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bowled for an extended period after missing the last match due to illness, and all-rounder Washington Sundar also resumed training. India faces Namibia on February 12 in New Delhi and arch-rivals Pakistan on February 15 in Colombo.

Key Points: Hardik Pandya's Intense Batting Session Ahead of T20 WC Matches

  • Hardik Pandya's 2.5-hour batting session
  • Preparation for Namibia & Pakistan clashes
  • Jasprit Bumrah returns to bowling
  • Washington Sundar resumes training
  • India's full T20 World Cup squad
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Hardik Pandya has intense batting session in nets ahead of World Cup matches against Namibia, Pakistan

Hardik Pandya batted for over 2.5 hours in the nets as India prepares for T20 World Cup clashes against Namibia and Pakistan. Get the latest squad and injury updates.

"the all-rounder had a marathon nets session, tonking many towering sixes - Report"

New Delhi, February 10

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya batted for over two and a half hours in the nets ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup clashes against Namibia, which will be followed by a clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.

With the Namibia clash scheduled for February 12 in New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium and the Pakistan clash set to take place on February 15 in Colombo, the all-rounder had a marathon nets session, tonking many towering sixes.

In the previous match, the campaign opener against the USA, Hardik made a six-ball five and had a wicketless spell of 0/34 in four overs.

Also, there were some encouraging signs as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bowled for 40-45 minutes while all-rounder Washington Sundar also had a batting and bowling session. Bumrah missed the previous match due to illness, while Washington has been out of action for a while due to injury.

Tailenders, Arshdeep Singh, Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj also got some batting time.

Indian squad for T20 WC: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see Bumrah bowling again. His fitness is more crucial than any net session. If Bumrah is fit and firing, our bowling attack looks completely different. Get well soon, Boom!
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Arjun K
Honestly, I'm a bit worried. Why such a long, intense session right before back-to-back matches? Hope he doesn't tire himself out. Management should be careful with his workload, given his injury history.
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Sarah B
The focus is all on Pakistan, but we must not take Namibia lightly. They are a capable side. Good that the team is preparing seriously. One match at a time, boys!
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Vikram M
"Tonking many towering sixes" – that's the phrase I like to hear! If Hardik gets going, no ground is big enough. His form is key to balancing the team. All the best for the Delhi and Colombo matches!
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Karthik V
Good signs all around. Bumrah bowling, Sundar back in training, and even the tailenders getting batting time. Every run matters in T20. Feeling optimistic for the coming week! 🇮🇳

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