Watch: Hardik Pandya delights fans with autographs and Gujarati conversations ahead of IND vs RSA T20 World Cup 2026 clash

Team India's star all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, has a unique charisma. His style of play and lifestyle have impressed many fans. Hardik has led Team India to numerous match wins throughout his career, which has contributed to his immense popularity. Wherever the right-handed all-rounder goes, scores of fans are eager to catch a glimpse of him. While Hardik is often unable to sign autographs or interact with fans, he does so whenever he has the time.

Currently, Hardik Pandya is playing in the T20 World Cup 2026, in which India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, has won all four matches in the group stage to secure a place in the Super 8. In this round, India’s first match is against South Africa on Sunday, 22 February. The clash between these two teams is to be held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is also the home ground of Hardik's former IPL team, the Gujarat Titans, for whom this all-rounder played for two seasons before returning to his debut team, the Mumbai Indians.

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Under Hardik Pandya's captaincy, the Gujarat Titans reached the finals in their first two IPL seasons and even won the title in 2023. Because of this, Hardik has a huge fan following in Ahmedabad, and when he was seen during Team India's practice sessions, fans were eager to get his autograph and interact with him. Hardik did not disappoint and won the fans' hearts by fulfilling their wishes.

Hardik Pandya's sweet gesture to fans in Ahmedabad 

In the viral video, it can be seen that after the practice session, when Hardik Pandya was returning, the first person to get an autograph was a member wearing a Gujarat Cricket Association jersey. After that, another member clicked a photo with Hardik. Then Hardik went to the fans and also gave them autographs. During this, Hardik also interacted with the fans and was seen speaking in Gujarati as well.

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Hardik Pandya's role will be quite crucial against South Africa. In batting, Hardik has not performed consistently in the T20 World Cup 2026. In such a situation, there will be expectations of him performing well in the Super-8 and the matches beyond it.