Pandya received a warm welcome in Vadodara

Hardik Pandya, the all-rounder who played a key role in India's T20 World Cup victory, received a warm welcome in Vadodara on Monday. Both he and his brother Krunal Pandya started their cricket careers in the Baroda team in this city.

In a video shared by PTI, Pandya was seen waving to a large crowd from the top of a bus during a roadshow. Just a few weeks ago, he became the first Indian player to reach the No.1 spot in the ICC men's T20I all-rounder rankings, sharing the position with Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga.

Pandya's contribution to India's T20 World Cup win was significant, especially his performance in the final where he took crucial wickets. He ended the tournament with impressive stats, scoring runs at a high strike-rate and taking wickets consistently.

During the T20 World Cup victory parade in Mumbai, Pandya expressed his gratitude to the fans for their support. He shared a video on social media, thanking India for their love and celebrating the victory with the entire nation. The team, led by Rohit Sharma, took a victory lap in Mumbai, with fans celebrating the historic win with enthusiasm and joy.