IND vs ENG ODI: In India’s 66-run victory in the 1st ODI against England, two debutants — Krunal Pandya and Prasidh Krishna — were the architects besides Shikhar Dhawan. Krunal with 58 runs off 31 balls and 1/59 made his ODI debut in style. He was emotional when he was handed the ODI cap and following his performance, his younger brother Hardik Pandya tweeted saying their father would be proud. The siblings lost their father in January following a cardiac arrest.
“He’s smiling down on you bhai and sent an early birthday gift for you. You deserve the world and more. I couldn’t be happier for you bhai. This one is for you Papa,” Hardik Pandya tweeted.
With India’s dominating show, Twitter erupted and praises poured in for Team India.
Hardik Pandya – Papa would be proud. He’s smiling down on you bhai and sent an early birthday gift for you. You deserve the world and more. I couldn’t be happier for you bhai. This one is for you Papa
Papa would be proud. He’s smiling down on you bhai and sent an early birthday gift for you. You deserve the world and more. I couldn’t be happier for you bhai. This one is for you Papa ❤️ @krunalpandya24 pic.twitter.com/xxn9wfF689
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) March 23, 2021
Virat Kohli – 1 up , 2 more to go
1 🆙, two to go 💪#TeamIndia 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/zk5UmdF1Fb
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 23, 2021
Michael Vaughan- Of all the skill on show today @BhuviOfficial has been the best … He has to be the most skilful white ball seam bowler in the world … #INDvENG
Of all the skill on show today @BhuviOfficial has been the best … He has to be the most skilful white ball seam bowler in the world … #INDvENG
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 23, 2021
Irfan Pathan – Well done team India. Liked the way bowlers came back after the century opening partnership from Englishmen
Well done team India. Liked the way bowlers came back after the century opening partnership from Englishmen. #INDvENG
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 23, 2021
Aakash Chopra – This match has ebbed and flowed too much….the moment you think one team is looking in control, the opposition bounces back. Doesn’t happen that often in ODI cricket these days
This match has ebbed and flowed too much….the moment you think one team is looking in control, the opposition bounces back. Doesn’t happen that often in ODI cricket these days. #IndvEng
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 23, 2021
VVS Laxman – Another satisfying win, and that too in the first game of a series! Shikhar and Virat were excellent, delighted for Rahul but the batting star was Krunal. Prasidh, the other debutant, bounced back superbly while Bhuvi and Shardul were brilliant. Total team effort!
Another satisfying win, and that too in the first game of a series! Shikhar and Virat were excellent, delighted for Rahul but the batting star was Krunal. Prasidh, the other debutant, bounced back superbly while Bhuvi and Shardul were brilliant. Total team effort! #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/MEiHyW8aLv
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 23, 2021
Monty Panesar – India are getting strong and stronger never give up attitude, India believe they can win from any situation #INDvsENG #INDvENG #Cricket #England #India #IPL
India are getting strong and stronger never give up attitude, India believe they can win from any situation #INDvsENG #INDvENG #Cricket #England #India #IPL
— Monty Panesar (@MontyPanesar) March 23, 2021