Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is one of the most prominent figures in the cricketing world. Whether it is on the field or off the field, Hardik Pandya makes sure to leave an impact. The all-rounder personally welcomed a young fan who had completed a demanding 12-Day journey to express his loyalty to his sporting hero. An eighteen-year-old local cricket enthusiast, identified in regional reports as Deepak, showed that his admiration for Hardik Pandya has no limits. He initiated a unique cross-country trip from a remote district in coastal Odisha. The young traveler travelled over 1800 kms entirely on a bicycle to get a glimpse of his sporting idol.

As soon as he met his idol, Hardik Pandya won hearts with a gesture that soon went viral all-over social media. The fans put a ceremonial shawl across the shoulders of Hardik Pandya as a sign of deep cultural respect. The all-rounder expressed immense gratitude while accepting the meaningful religious tokens from his guest. Watch the entire video here.

Hardik Pandya rewards his fan with a signed jersey and One8 sneakers

After meeting with the fan, Hardik Pandya gave away a signed Indian jersey with the number 33 on the back. As per several reports emerging across multiple social platforms it also claimed that Hardik Pandya covered the fan's return transit costs. The senior player reportedly contributed 1 lakh and 50 thousand to the fan as a cash reward along with a One8 sneaker. One8 is a brand co-founded by Virat Kohli and it is one of the leading sportswear fashion brands.

Hardik Pandya is currently recovering from injury and he reached the COE just a few days back. The star all-rounder continues his rehabilitation from a severe left quadriceps tear. The complex muscle damage has kept the elite modern player completely out of the national side. His last game was in the Indian Premier League and he has been out of action in the international circuit.