Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya featured in an ODI match together for the first time.
India cricketer Dinesh Karthik found the bonding of Pandya brothers heart-melting. Karthik posted a picture of Hardik Pandya from the first ODI between India and England in which he can be seen clapping for his elder brother Krunal Pandya's half-century.
Krunal made his ODI debut on Tuesday (March 24) and scored 31-ball 58* runs. The all-rounder was emotional after the knock and he dedicated the maiden half-century to his father who passed away earlier this year in January.
Karthik admired how the Pandya brothers have supported each other in this difficult time. "The blurred foreground, a proud background and an even happier man up above watching them.
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"What a fairytale game it was yesterday for @krunalpandya24 but more importantly this picture is a lot about @hardikpandya7 & his love for his brother, the bond they share as a family, and how they've gone from strength to strength post January when they met with a debacle," he wrote.
The out-of-favor wicket-keeper ended his tweet with a birthday wish for Krunal who turned 30. "Much love brothers, and a very happy birthday to you @krunalpandya24", the tweet read.
Hardik responded to his post on Twitter and expressed his love for his close friend. Karthik has good bonding with the Pandya brothers. "Love you our Dino," he tweeted.