Hardik Pandya Trolled for Naming Wasim Jaffer as Idol, But He's Said It for 8 Years

• Hardik Pandya faced social media trolling for naming Wasim Jaffer as his cricketing idol at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026.
• Many fans were surprised, expecting him to name legends like Sachin Tendulkar or Virender Sehwag.
• Pandya has consistently named Wasim Jaffer as his idol for at least the past eight years.
• He previously stated on the SG podcast in 2022 and to ESPNcricinfo in 2018 that he loved Jaffer's batting and tried to copy his style.
• The article emphasizes that individuals have the right to choose their own idols, regardless of public expectation.