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10 Exciting facts about Hardik Pandya

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1. Birth:

Hardik Pandya was born on 11th October 1993 in Choryasi, Surat, Gujarat.

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2. Growing years:

Hardik Pandya’s growing years were not easy and he grew up in hardship. Krunal, his brother and Hardik would often spend the entire day solely on one meal.

3. Passionate father:

His father Himanshu was an ardent lover of the game. He was drawn towards cricket because of his father who took him to watch matches in Vadodara.

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4. The start of it:

His father Himanshu was an ardent lover of the game. He was drawn towards cricket because of his father who took him to watch matches in Vadodara.

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5. Struggles in life:

His father had to quit his job after suffering from heart attack thrice. Life became tougher for him after the sole bread winner of the family was confined to bed rest.

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6. Education:

Hardik Pandya failed ninth class and quit education to focus on his cricketing dreams.

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7. Jack of all trades:

Hardik Pandya is an all-rounder. His coaches identify him as a resourceful player who is neither a conventional batsman nor a superbly talented bowler

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8. Nickname:

Hardik Pandya has a very cool nickname in the Mumbai Indians dressing rooms. He is called ‘Rockstar’ by his teammates.

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9. A leg spinner:

Hardik Pandya was leg spinner before one day suddenly he switched to seam bowling

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10. Entry in the big league:

Pandya was spotted by then Mumbai Indians coach John Wright in a West Zone match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.