In the current ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Hardik Pandya has proven himself to be India's precious jewel. The all-rounder's impressive show against Pakistan on Sunday proved his two-way threat, picking vital wickets of Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel while reaching his 200th international wicket. Pandya's tight bowling spell and decisive breakthroughs assisted in limiting Pakistan to 241 runs. His capacity to offer flexibility in the composition of the team and fill important gaps in India's gameplan makes him an essential insurance cover for the team. Pandya's comeback comes after his key contribution to India's T20 World Cup victory last year, where he says he has regained the trust of his fans.
Sources: ABP Live, Hindustan Times, Times of India