“It Was Just Cramps, Nothing Serious”: Hardik Pandya on walking off the field Vs Rajasthan Royals

“It was just cramps, nothing else,” that is what Hardik Pandya said after taking himself off the attack in the 18th over following a match-winning knock against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL on Thursday. The injury-prone cricketer has been doing great in all departments in his comeback tournament. He gave his fans a lot to worry about as he walked back into the dugout in the middle of his third over.

Hardik, who scored 87 not out off 52 balls, himself allayed fears over his fitness at the post-match presentation.

“A lot of hard work for me tonight. It was just cramps, nothing serious,” he said.

“I am not used to batting this long. It gives me a lot of time. I can calculate and take risk. The last game it did not come off but today I made sure I did. I have been in this situation where I have taken the role of scoring 12-ball 30. It is difficult but now at four I can control the game,” said Hardik.