In the ongoing Cricket World Cup’s biggest match between India and Pakistan in Ahmedabad, India’s captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bowl first. Pakistan’s openers had a good start, but both of them failed to make a significant impact.
Hardik Pandya kissed that ball ,said something to that ball before bowling it and Imam gone on that ball.
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Magical ball by #HardikPandya#INDvPAK #IndiaVsPakistanpic.twitter.com/deqsJrEmKe— Lost Man (@iamaliveX) October 14, 2023
Not Hardik Pandya…fixed it!#INDvsPAK #WC2023 pic.twitter.com/6l0LZYNZol
— Aman Masih🇮🇳 (@Aman_masih) October 14, 2023
Hardik Pandya prays before bowling
And takes wicket of Imam Ul Haq🤣🤣🙏🏼🤭 pic.twitter.com/7MbPgOHotu
— Sheetal Chopra 🇮🇳 (@SheetalPronamo) October 14, 2023
In the eighth over of the innings, Mohammad Siraj dismissed Abdullah Shafiq. Despite this setback, Imam ul Haq was well-set and even managed to hit a boundary off the second ball in the 13th over. However, on the very next ball, Hardik Pandya took his wicket. During this moment, some unusual actions by Hardik Pandya caught the attention, and it is currently making headlines.
Hardik Pandya before match started#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/DY99lvnmSF
— Abhishek (@be_mewadi) October 14, 2023
Mantra from Hardik Pandya to the ball.
Next ball, Imam Ul Haq was dismissed. pic.twitter.com/n49dGtDOx9
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 14, 2023
Hardik Pandya before bowling – Mahadev Sambhal lena
And he takes wicket on that ball
The Power of Mahadev 🔥#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/vr2UEL3Hes
— Aarav (@sigma__male_) October 14, 2023
Hardik was seen doing something with the ball in his hands and mumbling words before delivering it. A photo of this incident went viral, with some speculating that he chanted a mantra, while others jokingly referred to him as a fun-loving Tantric. Some even raised suspicions of ball tampering, suggesting that Hardik may have spat on the ball.
Hardik Pandya can now proudly say pic.twitter.com/BPRiCGvQuW
— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) October 14, 2023
How Hardik Pandya got Imam’s wicket: #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/lC2YQInTiV
— Viraj Pradhan (@GenericTallGuy) October 14, 2023
Did Hardik Pandya use saliva on the ball before bowling to Imam Ul Haq? Is this allowed? 👀 #WorldCup2023 #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/eItDYcXVey
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) October 14, 2023
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Did Hardik Pandya use saliva on the ball before bowling to Imam Ul Haq? Is this allowed? 👀 #WorldCup2023 #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/eItDYcXVey
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) October 14, 2023
In other team news, opener Shubman Gill made a return to the Indian team after missing the first two matches due to dengue infection. He replaced Ishan Kishan in the lineup, even though there were expectations of Ravichandran Ashwin’s inclusion. However, Ashwin had to sit on the bench as both Kuldeep Yadav and Shardul Thakur retained their places in the team.
