Cricket in 2018: 5 Spirit of Cricket Moments from the year
These moments reiterated the fact that cricket is well and truly a gentleman's game.
3. Yuzvendra Chahal tying shoelace of Usman Khan
Amidst a tensed situation between Pakistan and India, it is cricket that more often than not draws the line of camaraderie between the two nations. Much so, the incident of Yuzvendra Chahal tying the shoelaces of Usman Khan was a testimony to it. The little gesture didn’t go unnoticed. And the fans from both the nations applauded the Spirit of Cricket moment between Chahal and Usman.
The incident took place in the Asia Cup 2018 where India and Pakistan locked horns for a league game. It was the 43rd over of Pakistan’s innings, and Usman Khan and Mohammad Amir were at the crease. On the fourth ball of the over, Amir and Usman tried to steal a quick single. However, Usman found it challenging to complete the run pending his open shoelace. It was then when Yuzvendra came to his rescue and aided Khan in tying him the shoelace. The loving gesture by Chahal embarked a storm on social media as everyone appreciated his sportsmanship.
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