Hardik Pandya Turns 24: Inside pics of India all-rourder’s cricket career

Hardik Pandya celebrates his 24th birthday on Wednesday. The Indian cricketer has been on of the better performers of the team in the recent past and had a successful career for India so far. In this photo, he shares the awards he received for his performance against Australia in the ODI series. (Instagram Photo by Hardik Pandya)

Hardik Pandya has played for India and has also represented Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. Sachin Tendulkar, former player and now icon of Mumbai Indians, shares some advice with the youngster. (Instagram Photo by Hardik Pandya)

Hardik Pandya has grabbed headlines for his performances as a finisher. Here, he is with one of the greatest finishers of all time -- MS Dhoni. (Instagram Photo by Hardik Pandya)

Hardik Pandya (R) with his brother Krunal (L) and Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan after a match during IPL. (Instagram Photo by Hardik Pandya)

Hardik Pandya had a reputation of a T20 cricketer until he broke it during the Test series against Sri Lanka. He blasted a century off 86 balls. (Instagram photo by Hardik Pandya)

Hardik Pandya has been part of Mumbai Indians in the IPL and has won two titles with them. (Express photo by Kevin D'Souza)

Hardik Pandya is one of the few younsters in world cricket who have created their own space. Here, he is at the Kapil Sharma Show with Kapil Sharma (L), Suresh Raina (2nd from left) and Shikhar Dhawan. (Instagram Photo by Hardik Pandya)

Hardik Pandya and Lasith Malinga during India Tour of Sri Lanka. Both are teammates at Mumbai Indians as well. (Instagram photo by Hardik Pandya)

Hardik Pandya has a huge fan-following. Here are some of them. (Instagram Photo by Hardik Pandya)