Papa has sent early birthday gift for you: Hardik pens emotional note to Krunal Pandya after dream ODI debut

India vs England: All-rounder Krunal Pandya took to social media to pen a heartfelt note to his late father after coming up with a match-winning performance on his ODI debut. Krunal smashed a 31-ball 58 not out as India beat England by 66 runs in Pune.

On the eve of his 30th birthday, Krunal Pandya made a dream debut for India in ODIs as he set a new world record while inspiring India to a 66-run win against England in the ODI series opener at the MCA Stadium in Pune. On Tuesday, Krunal was unable to hold back his tears as he dedicated his record-breaking fifty to his late father during the mid-inning break. Papa, with every ball you were always on my mind and in my heart. Tears rolled down my face as I felt your presence with me. Thank you for being my strength, for being the biggest support I’ve had. I hope I made you proud. This is for you Papa, everything we do is for you Papa pic.twitter.com/djQWaytETG Krunal Pandya was handed his ODI cap by brother Hardik in an emotional cap presentation ceremony wherein the Mumbai Indians all-rounder was filled with emotions. Krunal looked up to the heavens and pointed his cap towards the skies. India vs England, 1st ODI: Report | Highlights