Since returning from suspension for his controversial comments on a TV show, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been making the most of his time on the field.
In his first game since the ‘Koffee With Karan’ controversy broke out, Pandya had delivered figures of two for 45 in 10 overs in the third ODI against New Zealand.
And once again, Pandya took centrestage when he came out to bat after Ambati Rayudu’s dismissal in the fifth and final ODI at Wellington.
He whacked leggie Todd Astle for three sixes in as many balls. The all-rounder did not even spare the in-form Boult, pulling him over midwicket for another maximum. His 45-run knock that came off 22 balls included two fours and five sixes.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif, commentator Harsha Bhogle among others praised Pandya for his performance on Sunday, 3 February.
However, it was the Twitter users who came out in full throttle with their memes after Pandya’s knock in the fifth ODI.
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