Overview

• Ravi, a 12-year-old visually impaired fan who had followed India since the Leeds Test, saw his dream come true on July 5 when Jaiswal met him at Edgbaston.
• In a video shared by the BCCI, Jaiswal admits feeling nervous before offering his match bat as a personal keepsake from the second Test.
• Ravi praises Jaiswal as “the future of Indian cricket” and impresses the opener with his detailed knowledge of players and match moments.
• The footage has gone viral across news outlets and social media, prompting discussions about athlete-fan bonds and cricket’s inclusive reach.
• As India’s England tour continues, the gesture has become an off-field highlight and underscores Jaiswal’s growing impact as both a player and an inspiration.