<p>Dubai: Hardik Pandya was forced to take up new ball duties in the Champions Trophy in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, and the all-rounder said his natural fighting abilities helped him adjust to the new role.</p>.<p>Pandya’s job was minimal in the tournament though as India mainly operated with four spinners.</p>.<p>He bowled just 24.3 overs across five matches taking four wickets.</p>.<p>“Bowling will take care of itself. The year was full of learnings and challenges. My mindset has never taught me to run away from challenges. I have always believed that if the challenges are tough, throw some punches.</p>.<p>"If you don't leave the battlefield, then you have a chance,” Pandya said during a mixed zone interaction after India's triumph in Champions Trophy.</p>.It required lot of preparation: KL Rahul after excelling in new role.<p>Pandya said he has been working behind the doors to eke out optimum performance from himself.</p>.<p>“I have always had confidence in myself that I can do it. And at the same time, the hard work that goes behind the doors, it pays off. I always believe that the way you prepare, you will be able to reflect that in the game, especially,” he added.</p>.<p>The victory in the ICC showpiece also helped Pandya erase the bitter memories of India’s defeat to Pakistan in the 2017 edition of which he was also a part of.</p>.<p>“I can say that an incomplete dream is over today. But 8 years is a very long time. A lot of things happened in life in 8 years. But at the same time, winning, and that too for India, is something very, very important for me.</p>.<p>“And this is not a dialogue, but it's a rule of my life. I have always maintained that if Hardik Pandya doesn't do anything, it's fine. But if the team does well, it will be great,” he said.</p>
<p>Dubai: Hardik Pandya was forced to take up new ball duties in the Champions Trophy in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, and the all-rounder said his natural fighting abilities helped him adjust to the new role.</p>.<p>Pandya’s job was minimal in the tournament though as India mainly operated with four spinners.</p>.<p>He bowled just 24.3 overs across five matches taking four wickets.</p>.<p>“Bowling will take care of itself. The year was full of learnings and challenges. My mindset has never taught me to run away from challenges. I have always believed that if the challenges are tough, throw some punches.</p>.<p>"If you don't leave the battlefield, then you have a chance,” Pandya said during a mixed zone interaction after India's triumph in Champions Trophy.</p>.It required lot of preparation: KL Rahul after excelling in new role.<p>Pandya said he has been working behind the doors to eke out optimum performance from himself.</p>.<p>“I have always had confidence in myself that I can do it. And at the same time, the hard work that goes behind the doors, it pays off. I always believe that the way you prepare, you will be able to reflect that in the game, especially,” he added.</p>.<p>The victory in the ICC showpiece also helped Pandya erase the bitter memories of India’s defeat to Pakistan in the 2017 edition of which he was also a part of.</p>.<p>“I can say that an incomplete dream is over today. But 8 years is a very long time. A lot of things happened in life in 8 years. But at the same time, winning, and that too for India, is something very, very important for me.</p>.<p>“And this is not a dialogue, but it's a rule of my life. I have always maintained that if Hardik Pandya doesn't do anything, it's fine. But if the team does well, it will be great,” he said.</p>