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Hardik Pandya gives major fitness inspiration with transformative pictures

See how India’s star all-rounder overcame injury and criticism to clinch T20 WC glory after a challenging year

The last seven months were perhaps the toughest for Hardik Pandya. It was his injury during the 2023 ODI World Cup match against Bangladesh, which kept him sidelined for an extended period. Upon returning to cricket in the IPL, he faced harsh treatment from fans, who booed him at every stadium. Fast forward to June, and Pandya played a pivotal role in India's victory at the T20 World Cup, taking crucial wickets against South Africa in the final.

Sharing a glimpse of his journey on Instagram, India's star all-rounder posted two photos: one during his injury and another after recovery. Captioning the post, Pandya reflected, “Was a difficult journey after the freak 2023 WC injury but well worth the effort with the T20 WC win. The results come as long as you put in the effort. Hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Let’s all try our best and work on our fitness.”

Pandya's resilience in both body and mind through adversity is an inspiration not only for fitness goals but also for mental strength. His journey reminds us to train not just our bodies but also our minds.

— Debrup Chaudhuri