Hardik Pandya has revived his signature celebration, this time joined by global YouTube phenomenon MrBeast and leading Indian content creator CarryMinati. The India all-rounder teamed up with the duo to recreate his now-famous hands-out shrug.
MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, holds the distinction of being the world’s most-subscribed individual YouTube creator, surpassing 500 million subscribers earlier this year. CarryMinati, known off-screen as Ajey Nagar, ranks among India’s most prominent digital creators.
The photograph appeared in a carousel shared by MrBeast documenting his recent trip to India, which also included snapshots from meetings with various other celebrities, including Pandya.
“Had an amazing trip to India,” MrBeast captioned the post.
Pandya replied warmly, urging the creator to return soon.
“My brother. Come visit us again soon,” Pandya wrote.
The Origin of Pandya’s Signature Celebration
Pandya popularized the shrug gesture following India’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados. The move draws parallels to the shrug made famous by social media personality Khaby Lame.
Pandya played a pivotal role in the final against South Africa, delivering the decisive final over before commemorating the championship with the now-iconic pose.
Over his career, Pandya has featured in 11 Tests, 94 ODIs, and 138 T20Is. In the shortest format, he has amassed 2,288 runs at an average of 28.24 and a strike rate of 145.91, while also claiming 114 wickets.
