India’s victory parade | Twitter reacts as Hardik Pandya gears up for a grand welcome at Wankhede with his chants

07/04/2024

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The greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Such was the case with Hardik Pandya in the ICC World T20, where he showcased a stellar performance that led to a packed Wankhede crowd chanting his name ahead of India's victory parade with the silverware in Mumbai.

‌During the Indian Premier League season just a few months ago, newly appointed Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya faced heavy criticism and mockery, especially from the Wankhede crowd. The team's poor performance led to doubts about Pandya's captaincy, and videos surfaced of fans mocking him outside the stadium. However, everything changed dramatically when Pandya's performance in the ICC T20 World Cup became noteworthy. His pivotal dismissals of Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller elevated him to star status, completely shifting public perception.

As the Indian team prepared for a victory parade, a large crowd gathered at Wankhede Stadium, including many who had once criticized Pandya during the IPL. The sea of blue proceeded towards the Wankhede Stadium where the Men in Blue will be felicitated by the BCCI. Remarkably, the Wankhede crowd now gathered to welcome him with chants of 'Hardik, Hardik'. The Twitterverse erupted with excitement at the sight of a packed Wankhede echoing his name.

How time changes

2 months after he was massively booed by the fans, HARDIK HARDIK chants take over Wankhede 🔥🔥🔥

GREATEST REDEMPTION IN THE HISTORY OF CRICKET!!!!
— Vinesh Prabhu (@vlp1994)

Redemption

A perfect redemption 💙🇮🇳

Hardik Hardik chants at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai!

This is what we love to see 🥹
— Sanchit Desai | WORLD CHAMPIONS 💙🇮🇳🏆 (@sanchitd43)

We keep trying

No bigger example of We Keep Trying 💪 than !

Same venue had a lot of things to say for Hardik and is now chanting, "Hardik, Hardik!"

Best way to win fans. Let your cricket do the talking!
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS)

Yup

It's called Redemption.

From boos to sloganeering of Hardik-Hardik in just 2 months ❤️‍🔥
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket)

Prime example

This is a prime example of turning boos into chants. Hardik Pandya, you earned this.
— Yashvi (@BreatheKohli)

He deserves it

When Hardik Pandya comes to the ground, the chant should be even louder. He deserves it.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)

Heart break

Hardik Pandya watchimg other players celebrating with their wife's 💔💔
— theboysthing_ (@Theboysthing)

From haters to fans

Hardik Pandya is Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Indian Cricket 🏏 who has turned his "haters into fans" 👏🏻

The Best All Rounder of ICC T20 World Cup 2024 - 💥
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07)

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