Harsha Bhogle defends Hardik Pandya over Tilak Varma 49 controversy, AB de Villiers backs him

Updated : Aug 11, 2023 12:51
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Commentator Harsha Bhogle came out in defence of Hardik Pandya after the Team India T20I skipper found himself at the receiving end following the 3rd T20I vs West Indies.

Hardik received a lot of flak for finishing the game with a six when Tilak Varma needed just 1 run to complete his 3rd half-century in his first 3 T20I games.

Harsha said that he was puzzled by the discussion around Tilak Varma missing out on a 50.

'It isn't a landmark, in fact, other than a century (which is rare), there are no landmarks in T20 cricket. We are far too obsessed with individual achievement within a team sport. I don't believe 50s should be recorded in individual stats in T20 cricket. If you have made enough runs quickly enough (avg and SR), that is all that matters,' he tweeted.

His thoughts left AB de Villiers thrilled as he thanked the Indian commentator for speaking his heart out. 'Finally, someone says it!' ABD replied.

 

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