"He Is Watching Us...": Hardik Pandya Gives Tear-Jerking Homage To Father After Champions Trophy Win

Following India's win over New Zealand to win the ICC Champions Trophy title, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya remembered his late father, saying that he has been "blessing" him with all the success he is getting. Hardik concluded yet another memorable tournament for him with both bat and ball, playing a crucial role in India's Champions Trophy win as an all-rounder, scoring 99 runs in four innings with the best score of 45 and picking four wickets. With this, the flamboyant right-handed hitter continues his hot streak in ICC tournaments, once again proving how clutch a player, he is for Men in Blue.

After the match, Hardik said during an interaction with the media, "From where we (he and his brother Krunal Pandya, who has also played for India) have come, this was all just a dream for us. We had never thought of this. I think we can just thank god and can just keep working harder, and he keeps giving us. We are blessed for our parents, to have them say that you achieve your goal and we are here. Even though our father is not with us, I know he is watching us, he has been blessing us with the things we are getting."

Speaking on winning the CT 2025 with the team eight years after missing out on the title despite a brave 76 against Pakistan during a tough run chase of 339 runs in the UK, Pandya said that his "unfulfilled dream" is finally fulfilled now.

"These eight years have been so long. So much has happened. At the same time, India's win has been very important for me. If that happens, toh sab bhala. I hope everyone is happy back home and celebrating," he added.

Hardik also opened up on his mindset as a senior in the team, saying that he never "understood difference between seniors and juniors".

"Whatever I have