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Cricket World Cup 2023: Babar Azam’s Gesture For Gurbaz Wins The Internet

Rohit SarkarBy Rohit Sarkar24/10/2023Updated:24/10/2023No Comments3 Mins Read
Cricket World Cup 2023: Babar Azam’s Gesture For Gurbaz Wins The Internet
Cricket World Cup 2023: Babar Azam’s Gesture For Gurbaz Wins The Internet

Pakistan’s cricket captain Babar Azam impressed cricket fans across the world with a touching act of sportsmanship when he gave his bat to Afghanistan’s first batsman, Rahmanullah Gurbaz. During the World Cup 2023 encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on a memorable Monday, Gurbaz was sensational.

It would be an understatement to call the match between Afghanistan and Pakistan historic. Amazingly, Afghanistan beat Pakistan by eight wickets to win a victory. Afghan cricket has come a long way thanks to this victory, and the hero of the match was their promising young opener, Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

Amazingly, Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 65 runs while facing just 53 balls. His aggressive approach to the game at the crease was on full display as he smashed nine fours and a six in his innings. This innings was a hit with cricket fans all across the globe, not just in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan was able to successfully chase down Pakistan’s total of 282 runs thanks in large part to the partnership formed by Gurbaz and fellow opener Ibrahim Zadran. The 130 runs scored by this dangerous opening pair laid a solid foundation for the remainder of the Afghan squad.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Babar Azam’s Gesture For Gurbaz Wins The Internet

Cricket World Cup 2023: Babar Azam’s Gesture For Gurbaz Wins The Internet
Cricket World Cup 2023: Babar Azam’s Gesture For Gurbaz Wins The Internet

Not only did Afghanistan score a historic win, but Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam also put on a wonderful show of sportsmanship. Azam gave Gurbaz his bat as a mark of appreciation for the young player’s tremendous contribution to Afghanistan’s success, a gesture that transcended competitive rivalry and exemplified the spirit of cricket.

This kind gesture perfectly exemplified the true spirit of cricket, which values sportsmanship and the appreciation of skill above victory at any cost. It was a touching tribute to the traditions that have made cricket the gentleman’s game that it is. Afghanistan won their first-ever One Day International (ODI) cricket match against Pakistan after they reached their target with six balls to spare. This victory is a reflection of the rising strength of the Afghan cricket team and the contributions of players like Gurbaz.

 

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A gift from Pakistani Captain Babar Azam to Rahmanullah Gurbaz after the historic win for Afghanistan.

The spirit of cricket alive and well 🤝

Video Credit 📸 @ICC#PAKvAFG #PAKvsAFG #AFGvPAK #AFGvsPAK #BabarAzam𓃵 #Gurbaz pic.twitter.com/lBfNu3HLFQ

— Cricket In Blood (@CricketInBlood_) October 23, 2023

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Rohit Sarkar is a passionate cricket writer with years of experience covering the sport. Born and raised in India, Rohit developed a love for cricket at a young age and has been following the game ever since.Rohit has covered some of the biggest cricket events around the world, including the ICC World Cup, the IPL, and the Ashes.His writing style is both informative and engaging, making complex cricket concepts easy to understand for fans and newcomers alike. Rohit is known for his attention to detail and his ability to capture the excitement and drama of live matches in his writing.Overall, Rohit's love for cricket shines through in his writing and his passion for the sport is contagious. His work has been published in numerous publications and websites, making him one of the most respected and sought-after cricket writers in the industry.

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