Hardik Pandya Channels ‘Chak De! India’ Energy With Pep Talk Before IND vs WI T20 World Cup 2026 Clash at Eden Gardens | WATCH

India vs West Indies: There is no doubt that India allrounder Hardik Pandya has a lot of swag. Ahead of the crucial Super 8 T20 World Cup match against West Indies, Pandya gave a fiery pep talk to the entire team. It seemed like he channeled the ‘Chak De! India’ energy while speaking with the players. It was fiery and motivating for sure. 

One feels it is just what the doctor ordered after India's big win over Zimbabwe as there is a tendency to take the foot off the pedal after a win of such magnitude and hence it was important for Hardik to ground the players with the speech. 

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‘Let’s show the world why we are the defending champions’

“Forget the result, forget the noise outside. Today, we play for the badge on our chest and the 1.4 billion people watching. This is our ground, this is our moment. Let’s show the world why we are the defending champions!”

Given his form with the bat and the ball, he would be a key player in the must-win clash. He has the tendency of picking up wickets with the new ball inside the powerplay and also the ability to hit big sixes in the backend of the innings. There is little to no doubt that India would start favourites, but again they would be wary of not taking West Indies lightly as they have players who can hurt India. 

It is a virtual quarter-final with the team winning it going to the final four. 

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The toss would be important considering it is a high-pressure game for both the sides. Both sides would look for a good start with the bat or the ball just to settle the nerves in the dressing room.