Ahmedabad: The Pandya brothers, Hardik and Krunal, are recognized to be fierce opponents on the sphere, unwilling to budge an inch. No equation appears out of attain, contemplating their warrior-like starvation and want to dominate the opposition. Nevertheless, there’s a softer facet to their character off the sphere. Regardless of witnessing the heights of success, the Pandya brothers proceed to worth and assist their childhood coach Jitendra Singh, identical to a member of their instant household, offering “monetary help of almost Rs 70-80 lakhs”.“Hardik and Krunal ensured that my first sister’s marriage ceremony befell easily in 2018, stepping up with financial help. Not solely this, in addition they transferred Rs 20 lakhs for buying a automotive, together with different presents, throughout my second sister’s marriage in February 2024. Hardik mentioned, ‘Your sister is my sister. Simply let me know every time the marriage will get fastened’. After being knowledgeable concerning the date, he merely responded, ‘Don’t be concerned. Simply make sure that all issues go effectively’, taking good care of all the necessities,” mentioned Jitendra in an unique interplay with TimesofIndia.com.

Hardik started his IPL profession with the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2015, which emerged as a significant supply of happiness for the Pandya household in addition to their coach. Nevertheless, Jitendra suffered an surprising blow throughout Hardik’s absence after his mom fell severely unwell unexpectedly.

Jitendra Singh with Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya (Particular Association)

“I did not point out the problem to Hardik to keep away from any distractions. Nevertheless, he found out that there was one thing amiss after returning to Baroda and questioned me. I finally opened up. After listening to about my mom’s in poor health well being, Hardik merely mentioned, ‘Please take all my cash and ensure she recovers’. This was the primary occasion of their generosity and showcases our relationship,” mentioned Jitendra.“Hardik additional gifted me a automotive which value Rs 5-6 lakhs after coming back from India’s 2015-16 tour of Australia, which marked his first look with the nationwide crew, regardless of not being financially robust. I used to be caught without warning and wasn’t agreeable initially. Even Krunal tried to persuade me. Nevertheless, I finally relented after Hardik mentioned, ‘We’re providing you with a automotive to your security. You should not endure an accident whereas driving a motorbike’. That was his method of acknowledging a coach who’d all the time been there when wanted,” added Jitendra.The connection shared by the Pandya brothers with their childhood coach is additional evident from a message shared by Hardik on Fb in 2017, on the event of Trainer’s Day.

Hardik Pandya with coach Jitendra Singh (Particular Association)

“On this present day, I want to say thanks to many lecturers in my life, however the one who deserves probably the most is that this man, Jitu Singh sir. The man who stood there with me in all ups and downs and all the time made positive I saved going! Thanks coach, we love you. I bought your again all the time,” he mentioned.Whereas the phrase ‘I bought your again’ is thrown round flippantly these days, the Pandya brothers have ensured that they stay as much as the importance concerned. “Hardik and Krunal helped me financially after MI gained the IPL in 2017 and 2019. Krunal additionally transferred Rs 18 lakhs to buy a automotive after RCB gained IPL 2025. The general monetary help acquired from the Pandya brothers has been almost Rs 70-80 lakhs. Their gestures positively imply quite a bit contemplating I hail from a decrease middle-class familial background,” mentioned Jitendra.

“The Pandya brothers bore each expense on my behalf after they bought married, personally guaranteeing my utmost consolation in each side. They guarantee I’ve entry to the perfect sources with no single penny being spent from my pocket. Hardik gifted me Nike merchandise value Rs 2 lakhs again in 2016. All my clothes has been gifted by Hardik and Krunal, which I would not have been in a position to afford in any other case. It’s definitely a blessing and a matter of nice fortune for any coach to have college students like them,” he added.