Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal shared a heartwarming moment with a cricket fan during India A’s ongoing tour of New Zealand. The incident took place outside the team bus near the Bert Sutcliffe Oval pavilion, where the young supporter became emotional after meeting the Indian star and receiving a special gift from him.
Jaiswal warmly greeted the fan before handing him a white Test jersey and sharing a comforting hug. The supporter was visibly overwhelmed by the gesture and could not hold back his tears, while security personnel and team staff watched the touching interaction.
Yashasvi Jaiswal gifts signed Test jersey to emotional fan
The fan later proudly displayed the jersey in front of the camera at the pavilion. The white shirt featured the number 64 and carried Jaiswal’s signature along with a personalised message that read, “Best of luck. Lot of love.”
The emotional reaction showed how much the meeting meant to the supporter, who was visibly moved by the Indian opener’s gesture. Jaiswal’s warm interaction quickly became a memorable moment from India A’s tour, offering a glimpse of the connection between cricketers and their fans beyond the boundary ropes.
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Moments like this show why sports matter. Beyond the records, taking time to sign a jersey for a fan creates a core memory and proves how grounded Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel are Small gestures of empathy and respect leave a lasting mark long after the game ends.…
— Ankit Sharma (@crichankit45) November 10, 2026
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Yashasvi Jaiswal continues impressive form with another century against New Zealand A
Meanwhile, Jaiswal also made headlines with his performance in the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A at Bert Sutcliffe Oval. The left-handed opener scored 102 off 138 deliveries, striking 16 fours and two sixes to register his second consecutive century of the tour. He also crossed the milestone of 5,000 first-class runs and recorded his 19th century in the format.
India A declared their first innings at 464/5, with captain Dhruv Jurel providing valuable support through an attacking 71 off 95 balls. Jurel’s innings included nine fours and two sixes, continuing his strong red-ball form after scoring a century in the second unofficial Test.
In reply, New Zealand A were reduced to 36/2 before the match ended in a draw. Jaiswal and Jurel will now turn their attention to the upcoming two-match Test series between India and New Zealand, which is scheduled to begin in Wellington on November 19.
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