Hardik Pandya took part in a challenge video of YouTuber Mr Beast. (Credit: Instagram/@mrbeast)
\n\nStar Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya competed with famous athletes including LeBron James and Erling Haaland in a sports challenge film created by well-known YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, also known as 'MrBeast'. The objective of Pandya's baseball home-run challenge against MrBeast was to hit three balls off the ground. The pitcher, who was also a YouTuber, was lobbing the ball gently rather than throwing it at 90 kph; thus, it was nothing like real baseball. Despite having never played baseball before, Pandya won and took home the $100,000 (about Rs. 95 lakh) prize.
\n\nHowever, Pandya decided to donate all of the reward money to charity rather than keeping his earnings. The money was divided between animal welfare organisations Community Streeties India and ADAPT.
\n\nSeveral well-known athletes were featured in the video, including figure skater Alysa Liu, gymnast Simone Biles, and basketball stars LeBron James and Caitlin Clark. Pandya's segment also included CarryMinati, an Indian YouTuber.
\n\nPandya's absence from the international game has been a talking topic, despite his appearances outside of cricket. The all-rounder last played for India in the Ahmedabad T20 World Cup final in 2026. His…
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