2 days Ago By Shashwat Nishant
Hardik Pandya drew the attention of camerapersons at the Kensington Oval in Barbados ahead of the highly anticipated T20 World Cup final. The Indian all-rounder abandoned his bearded look, opting instead for a slim moustache with a chin patch. As he strolled into the iconic stadium, Hardik appeared calm and collected.
India, former champions, are set to face first-time finalists South Africa in this much-anticipated match. Ready. Steady.
Finals! 🇮🇳💙 #TeamIndia players have arrived at Kensington Oval, looking all geared up & determined to end their 11-year-old trophy drought! 💪 The #Final awaits 👉 #INDvSA | LIVE NOW | #T20WorldCupOnStar pic.twitter.com/xs3xmplOtQ — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 29, 2024 Choosing the grand final to debut his new look, Hardik, the Mumbai Indians captain, wore black sunglasses on a bright morning in Barbados, as the rain had cleared to reveal sunny skies.
He was also seen wearing an earring in his left ear while entering the venue in India’s training kit. Fans on social media were quick to praise Hardik Pandya’s new look for the big final. Up until the semi-final, Hardik sported a thick beard similar to many of his teammates.
While most Indian players retained their bearded look for the final, Hardik opted for a trim. Some fans compared Hardik’s new appearance to Shreyas Iyer’s look, as the Kolkata Knight Riders captain had a similar style throughout the IPL 2024 season. Another fan likened Hardik’s look to Kapil .
