Krunal Pandya Pens Emotional Tribute to Hardik Pandya After T20 World Cup Triumph

India's all-rounder Krunal Pandya has penned an emotional tribute to his brother Hardik Pandya, who played a pivotal role in India's historic T20 World Cup triumph. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Krunal expressed his admiration for Hardik's resilience and unwavering commitment to the Indian team.

Krunal acknowledged the criticism that Hardik faced, particularly during the IPL 2024 season. He emphasized that Hardik's priority has always been to represent India with distinction. Despite the negativity, Hardik remained focused on his goal of winning the World Cup.

"The last six months have been the toughest for Hardik," Krunal wrote. "He didn't deserve what he went through. He kept working hard and focusing on what he needed to do to get the World Cup."

Krunal praised Hardik's ability to channel the criticism into motivation. "He passed through all of this with a smile, though I know how hard it was for him," Krunal said. "He kept working hard and focusing on what he needed to do to get the World Cup since that was his ultimate objective."

Krunal also highlighted Hardik's unwavering patriotism. "For Hardik, it has always been country first, and it will always be that way," he wrote. "For a young boy coming from Baroda, there can be no bigger achievement than helping his team win the World Cup."

Krunal concluded his post with a heartfelt message of love and admiration for his brother. "Hardik, I am so, so proud of you," he wrote. "I love you so much, and you deserve every bit of happiness and all the good things that are coming your way."

Hardik Pandya has also acknowledged the challenges he faced in recent months. "The last 6 months have been very entertaining for me, there have been a lot of ups and downs and the public booed me," he said. "But I always felt that if I give any answer, it would be through sports."

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