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Hardik Pandya: "I Feel I Can Be Very Scary" as a Batter, Eyes 5 More ICC Trophies

Hardik Pandya has expressed immense confidence ahead of India's T20 World Cup opener, stating his international career is merely beginning despite a decade of experience. The all-rounder boldly targets winning four to five more ICC trophies for India, building on recent successes in the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy. He emphasized his untapped potential, particularly in batting, declaring he wants to become a "very scary" player for opponents. Pandya's pivotal performances were instrumental in India's recent trophy triumphs, showcasing his value as a big-match player.

Key Points: Hardik Pandya Aims to Be "Scary" Batter, Targets More ICC Trophies

  • Eyes 4-5 more ICC trophies for India
  • Believes his journey has just begun
  • Says his potential as a batter is "scary"
  • Was a star in 2024 T20 WC win
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"I feel I can be very scary, want to....": Hardik Pandya on his potential as a cricketer, especially batting

Hardik Pandya says his cricket journey is just starting, vows to win 4-5 more ICC trophies for India and become a "very scary" batter.

"I feel I will be very scary. The potential I have as a player, especially as a batter, I genuinely want to scare everyone now. - Hardik Pandya"

Mumbai, February 7

Hardik Pandya is feeling confident and ambitious ahead of India's ICC T20 World Cup opener against the USA. He believes his journey is just getting started after 10 years in international cricket and feels he could be "really scary" as a player, especially in batting, in the coming years.

When India takes to the iconic Wankhede Stadium for the start of their title defence against the USA, all eyes will be on Hardik, whose every shot, every mannerism on the field oozes charisma, unbelievable self-confidence and belief. Having already proven himself as one of the most important big-match players for India with his performances, fans would be excited to see what kind of tricks, unorthodox shots, wickets and celebrations the veteran can pull off throughout the tournament.

Speaking in a video by Star Sports, Hardik said that he wants to win at least four or five more ICC trophies for India, having played a crucial role in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 wins. He also spoke on his potential as a player and how he "genuinely wants to scare people" with his performances.

"I stand by it (on his earlier message of winning multiple ICC trophies at least for India) . My journey has just started, it is not 10 years. This Hardik has 10 years of experience in life. More exciting and scarier. I want to win as many ICC trophies as possible and a minimum of 4-5 more for India, I will make sure to make it happen. The idea is to get better and stronger. I feel I will be very scary. The potential I have as a player, especially as a batter, I genuinely want to scare everyone now," said Hardik.

He further added, "You buy things to use it, if you are scared then do not buy it. When I play, the catch I take is more expensive than the watch I wear. I play the sport, when the ball comes to me, it is more priceless than anything else I wear here or outside," he said.

During the 2024 T20 WC win, which broke Team India's 11-year trophy drought, Hardik was one of India's star performers, scoring 144 runs in six innings at an average of 48.00 and a strike rate over 151, including a fifty. He also picked up 11 wickets at an average of 17.36, delivering his best figures of 3/20 in the final against South Africa, taking two crucial wickets of Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller.

His fiery cameos were also the unsung heroes of the Champions Trophy win, scoring 99 runs in four innings at an average of 24.75 and a strike rate of over 106, with the best score of 45. He also took four wickets at an average of 35.75, with best figures of 2/31.

- ANI

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Sarah B
I love the ambition, but I hope this talk translates into consistent performances. We've seen glimpses of his 'scary' potential, but injuries have been a setback. Wishing him a fit and fiery World Cup!
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Rohit P
His performance in the 2024 final was clutch! Taking Miller and Klaasen's wickets won us the cup. If he can bat with that same fearless intent consistently, he will be a nightmare for bowlers. All the best, Hardik!
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Priya S
The line about the catch being more expensive than the watch is such a boss move! 😎 It shows where his priorities lie. Focus on the game, the rest will follow. Let's go, Team India!
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Aman W
Respectfully, I feel this is a bit too much talk. We are Indians, we believe in 'karmanye vadhikaraste' – focus on your duty. Just play well, the trophies and fear will come automatically. Less talk, more action please.
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Kavya N
As a batter, if he can channel this confidence, he can be our finisher for the next decade. The way he clears the boundary under pressure is already scary for opponents. 4-5 more trophies? Ambitious, but with this team, possible! 💪

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