Ravi is a visually impaired boy and an avid cricket fan. Since the Leeds Test match against England, he has been following the Indian team with the hope of meeting Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. On Saturday, Day 4 of the ongoing second Test match between India and England, that wish was finally realized.
Yashasvi Jaiswal gave Ravi an autographed bat as a touching gesture. The left-hander sent the bat a handwritten note that read, “With best wishes to Ravi, with care and love,” after being moved by his adoration for him and his enduring love for the game.
Ravi also impressed Jaiswal with his stunning knowledge base on cricket and Indian team, an interest, which despite visual impairment, he was capable of pursuing due to his disability.
“Hello Ravi, how are you? I am Yashasvi, nice to meet you. I was really excited to meet you because I know that you have been a big fan of cricket, and actually I don’t know why I am nervous to meet you,” Jaiswal told Ravi in a video posted by BCCI on their official social media handle.
“I have a gift for you…my bat. I would like you to keep it just as my memory. It’s amazing to see you and meet you, very lovely to be here with you,” he added.
Check the video of the heartwarming moment here:
Meet 12-year old Ravi – He is blind but an avid cricket follower 🫡
He had one wish – to meet Yashasvi Jaiswal and his wish came true this morning at Edgbaston 🫶🏼🥹#TeamIndia | #ENGvIND | @ybj_19 pic.twitter.com/ykvZU5aQ0m
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 5, 2025
Ravi conveyed his enthusiasm for Jaiswal’s performances and commended the cricket player. He claimed that he thinks he is amazing and enjoys watching him bat, especially when he is playing well.
“Lovely to meet you, too. Thanks so much! I can’t wait to have your bat because you are a brilliant cricketer… I think you are the future of Indian cricket. I love cricket, I love watching you bat. I loved your centuries, they were brilliant. On your day, you can score big centuries,” the kid further said.
