Fan expresses frustration on Hardik Pandya for not accepting selfie request
As the crowd thickened, one frustrated fan, unable to get closer due to safety and crowds, shouted the offensive phrase “go into the river“(Go to hell) but Pandya walked away without a look or an answer
The viral video of the incident has sparked widespread admiration online for Pandya’s maturity, especially as a high-profile athlete who is constantly in the public eye. Social media users applauded his decision to put dignity over confrontation, previously noting his polite comment: “So he took it, and how much did he take?“(You took pictures, how many more?) – underscoring his patience before the escalation. This episode highlights the dual nature of stardom in cricket-mad India, where fans’ passion can turn to entitlement, testing celebrities’ emotional control.
Here’s the video:
𝗚𝘂𝘆𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗢𝗢 𝗠𝗨𝗖🙏
A fan tried to approach Hardik Pandya for a selfie but could not get close.
𝗙𝗮𝗻: 𝗕𝗛𝗔𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗘 𝗝𝗔𝗢 (Go to hell) 😡
𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗸: I didn’t hear it, or I heard it and chose to ignore it.
This incident happened… pic.twitter.com/B929w11Iwi
— Jara (@JARA_Memer) December 25, 2025
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Pandya’s explosive form seals the glory of the India-South Africa series
Pandya’s off-field poise follows his starring role in India’s dominant 3-1 T20I series win over South Africa, highlighted by a thrilling performance in the fifth match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Coming in at No. 5 on quick wickets, he unleashed immediate chaos, hitting a six off his first ball that struck a cameraman, and then plundered 27 runs from George Linde’s over with three sixes and two fours. His unbeaten 63 off 25 balls, with five fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 252, propelled India to 231/5 and overwhelmed South Africa’s chase despite Quinton de Kock‘s 65.
The highlight came with his half-century in just 16 balls – the second fastest by an Indian in T20Is, trailing by just one Yuvraj Singh‘s iconic 12-ball performance from 2007, which earned him Player of the Match honors. Pandya celebrated the milestone with a towering six and blew flying kisses to the VIP stands Maheika was watching, mixing professional fireworks with a tender personal gesture that further endeared him to the fans. Earlier in the series opener, his unbeaten 59 off 28 balls rescued India from early trouble for a total of 175/6, setting the tone for success.
Pandya’s series streak has also etched him in history as India’s most frequent T20I performer with a score of over fifty and at least one wicket (four copies, surpassing Yuvraj), while he reached runs and 100 wickets in total in 2002. Of T20 World Cup 2026 looms and his all-round prowess reaches a peak, Pandya remains indispensable to India’s white-ball ambitions under Suryakumar Yadav.
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