NEW DELHI: India's star allrounder Hardik Pandya showcased a heartfelt gesture that won the admiration of fans during the third and final T20I against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday.
After India posted a massive total of 297/6 in 20 overs, Pandya took his place on the field, positioned at the boundary ropes.
It was here that his sportsmanship and kindness caught everyone's attention.
As the game progressed, a ball boy, near the boundary, requested to take pictures with Pandya.
Despite being in the middle of a match, Pandya obliged, pausing to click photos with him while fielding.
This small act of kindness resonated with fans and quickly went viral.
WATCH: India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, went on to dominate the match, defeating Bangladesh by a crushing margin of 133 runs and sweeping the series 3-0.
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