Hardik Pandya reveals why he backed Umran Malik to bowl final over vs Ireland: With his pace, it’s hard to hit

Team India captain Hardik Pandya explained the rationale for handing over the responsibility of bowling to Umran Malik in the final over of the match against Ireland at The Village in Dublin on Tuesday, June 28. With India needing to defend 17 runs in the final over, Malik, playing only his second T20I, kept his spirits up and helped his team secure a four-run victory and a 2–0 series win. helped.

Hardik conceded that it is difficult for the batsmen to cope with the pace and hence, he went with Umran. Pandya also lauded the bowlers for ensuring that Ireland did not go past the finishing line.

“(Last over) not worried to be honest. Wanted to take pressure off my equation, wanted to be in the present. I backed Umar because he has the pace. With his pace, it’s hard for guys to hit I think we’ve come to play cricket, so Ireland was going to show us what they had.

“To his credit, he played amazing shots. At the same time, credit to our bowlers for crossing the line,” Hardik was quoted as saying.

Pandya also heaped praise on Deepak Hooda, who scored his maiden international century off 55 balls. It was Hooda’s knock that helped India post a crucial score of 225 on the board. Hooda also won the player of the match award for his brilliant innings.

“The crowd was amazing. His favorite boys were Dinesh and Sanju, it was great to see them. It’s good for us to experience cricket in this part of the world too. Grateful to the fans,” Hardik said.

“Proud. It’s everyone’s dream to play for the country as a child. At the same time, leading and getting the first win and now winning the first series is special. Happy for Hooda too, the way he batted. And Umran,” he added. Told.