India and RCB wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has commended Hardik Pandya for his immense generosity and supportive nature off the field, describing him as the "most helpful" player who frequently gifts bats to young cricketers.

Despite his flashy lifestyle, Jitesh noted that Hardik remains grounded, humble, and dedicated to mentoring younger cricketers.

offering advice and support, as shown when he messaged Jitesh following his T20 World Cup snub.

Jitesh added that Hardik’s elder sibling Krunal Pandya is equally supportive and always ready to help, highlighting the brothers' commitment to guiding and uplifting others beyond their on-field roles.

"Hardik bhai is the most helpful. I haven’t seen anyone distributing so many bats to kids. Like, without speaking, he gave me a bat once without me speaking, he helps so many boys.” Krunal bhai, any time you call him, he’ll help and help a lot," Jitesh said on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast.

Jitesh also recalled the support he received from Hardik after being left out of India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad.

“Hardik bhai was the first one who messaged me when I didn’t get into the World Cup team. He said just grow as a person as a cricketer. That’s it," he added.

Jitesh Sharma shared insights into Hardik Pandya's exceptional dedication to the sport, hailing him as a "very smart cricketer".

Having seen Hardik closely as a teammate for Baroda, Jitesh emphasized that Hardik’s success is built on "insane" daily routine, featuring rigorous swimming and yoga sessions to maintain peak physical condition.

"He is a very smart cricketer. I have interacted with him many times. I play for Baroda. He is a very smart cricketer and he knows what he is doing.

“Everybody knows that he is a smart human being, perhaps no one wants to accept it, I feel he follows his routine like an insane swimming pool, yoga. His batting and bowling, like him, no one works that hard. I haven’t seen someone working so hard; he is so strong," Jitesh remarked.