The beauty of a team sport lies in an individual’s celebration of their teammates’ success. Hardik Pandya exemplified the trend with an enthusiastic gesture after India captain Suryakumar Yadav won their first toss in the ensuing series against South Africa iat the Wanderers, Johannesburg.
Following a close-fought win in a run-feast at the Supersport Park in Centurion, India aimed to seal the series as the caravan moved to Johannesburg. With the series staked at 2-1 in favour of India, Suryakumar Yadav and Aiden Markram, the two captains of the respective teams geared up for the toss. It is during this time of the game that the camera caught the attention of Hardik Pandya in hindsight celebrating Surya’s good fortune.
Hardik was seen stationed eagerly at the backdrop of the captains participating in the toss. Right after the coin was spun and it fell in favor of Surya, the all-rounder’s expression changed as jubilation radiated from his expression. This is the first toss that Surya won during the four-match T20I series and Hardik’s winning gesture justifies it all. The Twitterverse has the knack to keep an eye on Hardik’s body language and chirped about the team’s winning mentality.
Love it
Hilarious
Hardik Pandya reaction after Surya won the toss😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/4Vyd7T7i8r
— Rohan Gangta (@rohan_gangta) November 15, 2024
Finally 😂 TOSS JEET GAYE…..
Background me HARDIK ka Celebration 🙌
SAME PLAYING 11 for INDIA#indvssat20 pic.twitter.com/R2PsIYkeod— AB Cricinfo (@ABCricinfo16) November 15, 2024
One down
LOL
It’s the Wanderers… Need India to score 250 so drunk Reeza Hendricks can chase it down
— Vincent Dsouza (@codeConjuror) November 15, 2024
Another Sanju Samson special loading… #INDvSA
— Mohsin Razak (@Mohsin_Uni16) November 15, 2024
Just imagine
imagine Sanju Samson scoring a 100 again
— Sunkenpine 🇮🇳 (@sunkenpine) November 15, 2024
Tempting
It is highly tempting to stick with Sanju Samson as T20I opener for the near future… maybe even the 2026 WC*.
*Too early for WC I know, given his past record and general inconsistency, but just so tempting at the moment. #SAvInd— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) November 15, 2024
Abhishek & Sanju opening is unbelievable.
രണ്ടാളും കൂടെ ക്ലിക്ക് ആകുന്ന ദിവസം വിൽ ബി അമേസിങ്..— സാം സി (@Maliyekan) November 15, 2024
Lovely
Sanju charishes Keshav Maharaj from the cover to sweet 🧁 boundary.#SAvIND
— @mauryan legacy (@LegacyMauryan) November 15, 2024
