India has finally managed to win a game after two consecutive defeats against WestIndies in the ongoing t20 series.
While the chase was made cakewalk by T20 specialist Surya and left handed southpaw Tilak Varma, it was all set for Tilak Varma to get to his second T20 half century at the Carribiean land, with just 2 required of 13 balls and Hardik Pandya on strike.
But the Indian skipper made sure the 20 year old southpaw finishes at 49, as he hit a clean strike for easy six over the long off.
This six of Hardik Pandya which denied Tilak Varma a half century is not going right with cricket fans.
They wanted Hardik to play a dot and let Tilak get to his second half century. But why will Hardik deny Tilak Varma to yet another half century?
In 17th over also, Hardik was not pleased with young legs Varma no intention of taking the second run, this must have led Pandya to teach the youngster a lesson.
The reason is plain and simple. No personal milestones are more important than Team. This match it was an easy chase and Hardik could have played a dot and let Tilak get to his half century but there will be times when batsman is at 49 or 99 or in nervous ninetees, but the situation demands the player to take on the bowlers rather than ticking it for single.
Such a approach is already well adopted and to good results by England and this fearless move of Hardik Pandya to deny Tilak Varma a half century sends the signal wide across, that there is no place for personal milestones when he is captaining the side, and only one thing matters, which is Team.
You play to maximize your chances of winning and let go of personal achievements. They can look good on paper but in T20 cricket, 8 ball 30 runs innings is what does the job, more often than not.
