In a heartwarming gesture during the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Gujarat Giants’ cricketer Kashvi Gautam is set to receive a personalized bat from Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya. The incident took place when Hardik, who was watching the WPL match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants as part of his IPL preparations, met Kashvi after the game. A die-hard fan of Hardik, Kashvi couldn’t contain her excitement upon meeting her idol. During their interaction, Hardik learned that Kashvi uses a bat weighing 1100 grams and is fond of batting. He immediately promised to gift her a lighter version of his signature bat, customized with his initials “HP” and jersey number 33.

The moment occurred after Gujarat’s Eliminator clash against Mumbai, where Hardik’s presence left Kashvi starstruck. Introduced to him by Gujarat teammate Harleen Deol, Kashvi expressed her admiration for Hardik, calling herself his “biggest fan.” Touched by her enthusiasm, Hardik engaged in a friendly conversation about her season and cricketing preferences. Upon discovering her love for batting and her current bat’s weight, he decided to surprise her with a special gift. This thoughtful gesture not only highlights Hardik’s humility but also serves as an inspiration for budding female cricketers like Kashvi, who were left overwhelmed by his kindness.