Watch: Hardik Pandya hugs fan who walked 2,390 Km to meet him and offers him a return ticket

A fan of Hardik Pandya reportedly walked nearly 2,390 kilometres to meet the Indian all-rounder. The fan, identified as Ravi Kumar Rawat from Lucknow, travelled on foot to meet the cricketer and finally got the chance to see him in person.

According to his Instagram videos, Ravi travelled from Lucknow to Mumbai before continuing his journey towards Bengaluru. He had reportedly spent 10 days in Bengaluru waiting for an opportunity to meet Pandya. He also carried a board with details of his journey and his wish to meet the Indian cricketer.

Hardik Pandya warmly greeted the fan and hugged him during their meeting. The cricketer also reportedly arranged a return ticket for him, making the long journey even more memorable. A video of their interaction has since circulated on social media. 

Watch the viral video here.

Who is the fan who walked 2,390 Km to meet Hardik Pandya?

The fan who walked nearly 2,390 kilometres to meet Hardik Pandya is Ravi Kumar Rawat, who is from Lucknow. He started his journey from his hometown and walked to Mumbai in the hope of meeting the Indian all-rounder.

Ravi reportedly walked around 1,400 kilometres to reach Mumbai. However, after arriving there, he learned that Hardik Pandya was in Bengaluru. Without giving up on his goal, Ravi continued his journey on foot and covered another 990 kilometres to meet the cricketer. In total, he travelled nearly 2,390 kilometres.

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Videos of Ravi’s meeting with Pandya have since surfaced on social media. The Indian all-rounder hugged the fan and reportedly arranged a return ticket for him. Hardik had moved his base from Mumbai to Bengaluru earlier this year while recovering from his injury at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.

Hardik Pandya’s hug and return ticket offer: What happened

Videos of Hardik Pandya meeting Ravi Kumar Rawat have gone viral on social media. During their meeting, the Indian all-rounder greeted the fan with a hug and asked him about his long journey. Ravi explained that he had travelled from Lucknow to Mumbai before continuing to Bengaluru to meet his favourite cricketer.

Pandya was impressed by Ravi’s determination and praised him for his efforts. “Bohot Badiya (Very good),” he said before asking whether the fan had walked 1,400 kilometres. After hearing about his journey, Pandya patted him on the back and said, “Shabaash (well done).” The cricketer also asked his manager to arrange a return ticket for Ravi and checked whether he needed anything else.

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The heartwarming interaction has received widespread attention on social media, with the video reportedly garnering more than three million likes on Instagram in less than 24 hours. Meanwhile, Hardik is recovering from a fresh injury setback. Reports suggest that he has continued to experience pain while bowling, delaying his return to competitive cricket.

Fans react to Hardik Pandya’s gesture for his devoted supporter

Hardik Pandya’s heartwarming gesture towards Ravi Kumar Rawat has won praise from cricket fans on social media. Many appreciated the Indian all-rounder for hugging the fan and arranging a return ticket after he walked nearly 2,390 kilometres to meet him.

Fans also praised Ravi for his determination to meet his favourite cricketer. His long journey from Lucknow to Mumbai and then Bengaluru caught the attention of many people, while Pandya’s warm response made the meeting even more special. Here is how the fans reacted on X:

The video of their interaction continues to attract attention online, with fans highlighting the bond between cricketers and their supporters. Many believe that Pandya’s gesture made Ravi’s long journey worthwhile and gave him a memory he will cherish for years to come.