'Your Sister is My Sister' – Hardik and Krunal Pandya’s coach reveals their generosity ahead of Asia Cup 2025

Jitendra Singh, childhood coach of Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya, has revealed the great amount of support and gifts he has received from the duo throughout the years. Although the two brothers are known for their unhealthy competitive streak on the field, the Pandya brothers have always shown their warm-hearted and generous nature. In an exclusive conversation with TimesofIndia.com, Jitendra stated how Hardik and Krunal helped ensure the wedding of his first sister in 2018, by providing financial support.

He added that during the marriage ceremonies of his second sister in February 2024, the brothers helped out once again, transferring him ₹20 lakhs for a car and other gifts. Hardik personally assured him, saying, "Your sister is my sister. Just let me know whenever the wedding gets fixed. Don’t worry. Just ensure that all things go well, taking care of every requirement.

Jitendra also recalled other instances of the brothers’ generosity. When Hardik debuted in the IPL with the Mumbai Indians in 2015, he noticed Jitendra’s mother was seriously ill and ensured her recovery by providing financial help. Hardik also gifted Jitendra a car worth ₹5-6 lakhs after India’s 2015-16 tour of Australia. Over the years, both brothers continued to support him financially, including after IPL wins in 2017, 2019, and Krunal gifted ₹18 lakhs after winning the IPL with RCB in 2025.

Pandya Brothers’ Generosity Totals ₹70-80 Lakhs

Overall, Jitendra Singh said that the full assistance he had gotten from Hardik and Krunal Pandya was about ₹70-80 lakhs. He comes from a lower-middle-class family; hence, he said that these acts have changed his life, reflecting the brothers' big hearts.

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On the cricket front, Hardik Pandya will be in the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup starting September 9 in Dubai. Named in India's 15-member squad, he will have an important opportunity to be the team's main all-rounder, bringing good form from IPL 2025 into the T20 tournament. Hardik has made 114 T20Is, scoring 1812 runs and 94 wickets and made other contributions towards India's 2024 T20 World Cup achievement.