Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made history, becoming the number one all-rounder in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 rankings.

This is the first time an Indian all-rounder has occupied the number-one position in the T20 ranking.

He excelled with both bat and ball in the World Cup, scoring 144 runs and taking 11 wickets during the World Cup.

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Hardik has played an important role in making his team the champion. The all-rounder also played an important role in the final match against South Africa, taking three wickets and Hardik also bowled the final over for India.

Earlier in the Indian Premier League (IPL), he faced criticism from Indian fans because IPL franchise Mumbai Indians made him captain, sacking Rohit Sharma.