Pandya reveals what can help India to World Cup glory

Pandya was heard speaking alongside respected commentator Harsha Bhogle and host Brian Murgatroyd on the latest episode of The ICC Review podcastand the India star discussed the expectations his side will face during the World Cup.

India are currently ranked No.1 on the MRF Tyres Men's ODI Team Rankings and will have more than one billion fans cheering for them during the home World Cup.

Pandya wants his team to use that parochial home support to their advantage and help it inspire them to a third World Cup title.

"It is exciting with a lot of expectations, but at the same time we are going to get a lot of love and support and cheers which is going to get the best out of us," Pandya noted.

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"We have got some world class batters and world class bowlers. We just need to come together, play fearless, take the pressure and expectation to our advantage and continue what we have done.

"We have been No.1 (ranked side) for quite some time in recent years and it means definitely we have done really well and we just need to turn that moment into World Cups and we are confident this year we will be able to."

Pandya was part of the India team that was bundled out of the 2019 World Cup in the semi-final stage by New Zealand in the early stages of his ODI career and the 29-year-old now feels more experienced and better placed to lead his side to glory.

"I have always wanted to do a lot of good things in my life, but never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would reach here," Pandya noted.

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"It has been a blessing and a lot of good deeds done by my parents to get what I have and credit to them to see that and make sure I played the sport but at the same time I supported.

"It was a dream to play for the country and I am living the dream."