Ahmedabad: Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya hugs the cameraman who was injured by the ball during the firework batting of the 5th Twenty20 against South Africa. Hardik Pandya scored a half-century in the match. Pandya hit 63 runs off 25 balls with five sixes and fours each. The cameraman was injured when he hit a six on the very first ball he came out to bat.

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Leaving the crease, Pandya drove Corbin Bosh over mid-off for a boundary. Beyond the boundary, the ball fell on the body of the cameraman stationed near the team’s dugout. The match was stopped for some time and treatment was ensured for the injured. But the cameraman immediately resumed his work as he was not seriously injured.

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After the match, Hardik Pandya ran to the cameraman. After the hug, Pandya placed the ice bag he was carrying on the cameraman’s back. The footage of the incident has gone viral on social media. India defeated South Africa by 30 runs in the fifth Twenty20 to win the series 3-1.

English Summary:

Hardik Pandya’s heartwarming gesture towards a cameraman he accidentally injured during a T20 match is making headlines. He rushed to check on the cameraman after the incident, offering an ice pack and a hug, showcasing sportsmanship and concern.