Since it was against Pakistan\u2019s archrival, India won their opening game of the Asia Cup 2022, which was considered to be one of the most important games. India had five wickets remaining when they completed the 148-run mark. The Player of the Match was announced to be Hardik Pandya. Every Indian supporter in the world is now celebrating thanks to Hardik Pandya\u2019s outstanding performance. After a long time, India and Pakistan played a match that was so tight that both teams had equal chances of winning until Pandya scored six to end it in the \u201cBlue\u2019s Way\u201d<\/p>\n
Ravindra Jadeja too made a significant impact, scoring 35 runs off only 29 balls while hitting two fours and two sixes. 52 runs were scored in partnership between Jadeja and Hardik for the fifth wicket. After the game, Jadeja had to be interviewed by former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar for his post-match duties.<\/p>\n
But the first thing he ended up asking Jadeja was whether the left-handed batter was okay to talk to him. It is important to note that Manjrekar had called Jadeja a \u201cbits and pieces\u201d cricketer during the 2019 World Cup, and then Jadeja had slammed the former India batter on social media, saying: \u201cStill I have played twice the number of matches you have played and I m still playing. Learn to respect ppl who have achieved. I have heard enough of your verbal diarrhoea. @sanjaymanjrekar.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI have got Ravindra Jadeja here with me, first question, you are okay to talk to me Jaddu right?\u201d Sanjay Manjrekar started off his interview with Jadeja.<\/p>\n
Jadeja replied: \u201cYeah, yeah. Absolutely. I do not have any problem.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to play till the end, they have a very good bowling attack, their fast bowlers don\u2019t give anything away. I could have finished the game but Hardik played superbly. He (Pandya) came out, he was very clear in his head and said he was going to play his shots, and I am happy that he stayed till the end,\u201d stated Jadeja.<\/p>\n
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