Hardik Pandya wins hearts with special gesture for fan who walked 2,400 km to meet him ahead of NZ vs IND 2026 series
- Ravi Kumar Rawat walked nearly 2,400 kilometers from Lucknow through Mumbai to Bengaluru, hoping to meet Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya.
- Pandya praised Rawat’s determination, patted him on the back, hugged him, and asked his manager to arrange transportation home.
- Videos of their meeting spread widely online and received millions of views and positive reactions from cricket fans.
- Rawat later said he lost the ticket provided by Pandya and appealed online for financial help while waiting outside an airport.
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Kuch chahiye toh bata dena: Lucknow fan walks 2,390 km to meet Hardik Pandya, gets hug and ticket home - The Tribune
Meet Ravi Kumar Rawat, a fan from Lucknow who walked nearly 2,390 kilometres in the hope of meeting Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Travelling on foot from Lucknow to Mumbai and then Bengaluru, Rawat got more than just a meeting with his idol. Ravi reportedly began his journey in Lucknow and walked nearly 1,400 kilometres to […]
He walked nearly 2,400 km to meet his favourite cricketer, Hardik Pandya: Meet Ravi Kumar Rawat, the fan from Lucknow who turned his dream into reality
Ravi Kumar Rawat from Lucknow walked a total of 2,400 km to meet his favourite cricketer Hardik Pandya. Despite the challenges, he persisted on his journey even after learning that Pandya had relocated. Their eventual meeting occurred at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru where Pandya greeted him warmly. The cricketer's response included asking about Ravi's return journey and offering assistance.
Hardik Pandya wins hearts with special gesture for fan who walked 2,400 km to meet him ahead of NZ vs IND 2026 series
A die-hard fan walked nearly 2,400 kilometers to meet Hardik Pandya. The talismanic all-rounder is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.
Cricket Fan Walks 2,400 Km to Meet Hardik Pandya
A cricket enthusiast undertook an extraordinary journey of nearly 2,400 km across India with the sole aim of meeting Hardik Pandya. This remarkable feat was documented by the fan, Ravi Kumar, on his Instagram account, where he shared multiple videos detailing his experiences, including the various locations he passed through, the challenges he encountered, and the moments he took to rest. His journey began in Lucknow, where he covered approximat…
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