The year 2018 had everything to cheer about from a fan&#8217;s perspective. We a had an opportunity to witness a good number of matches in this year across the three formats of the game. Right from some exceptional performances with the bat to some quality spells with the ball, it a year with abundant excitement as well as entertainment on the field. Moreover, we also beheld a few crunch moments where the things turned ugly between the two on-field sides.

However, the year 2018 brought us some Spirit of Cricket moments as well. These moments reiterated the fact that cricket is well and truly a gentleman&#8217;s game. At times the players and the team grow over the boundaries of opposition and competition and create moments that are cherished even by the fans. Thus, as 2018 is about to end, CricTracker brings you five Spirit of Cricket moments that defined the year.

1. Ajinkya Rahane asking the Afghanistan team to pose for a trophy together

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/Ajinkya-Rahane.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-300344" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ajinkya-Rahane.jpg" alt="Ajinkya Rahane" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-300344" class="wp-caption-text">Ajinkya Rahane. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)</figcaption>

In the year 2018, Afghanistan became one of the two teams to acquire Test status. The Afghanistan cricket team played their first Test match against India which commenced on 14th June. It proved to be a historic Test for Afghans as they fought with tooth and nail to reach this level. Besides, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ajinkya-rahane-and-cheteshwar-pujara-might-engage-with-india-a-side-against-england-lions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajinkya Rahane</a>&#8216;s kind gesture for the Afghanistan team made their maiden Test more memorable.

After having won the solitary Test by 262 runs, India&#8217;s stand-in captain Rahane requested the Afghan team to come up on the stage and pose for a photograph with the trophy together. It came down as one of the best Spirit of Cricket moments in the history of Test cricket. This very moment conquered the internet as the fans and the pundits all around the world acknowledged Ajinkya&#8217;s sweet gesture.

2. Indian Team giving a nice reception to Alastair Cook

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/09/Alastair-Cook-and-Virat-Kohli.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-279940" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Alastair-Cook-and-Virat-Kohli.jpg" alt="Alastair Cook of England shakes hands with Virat Kohli of India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-279940" class="wp-caption-text">Alastair Cook of England shakes hands with Virat Kohli of India. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/former-england-skipper-alastair-cook-set-to-be-knighted-on-new-years-eve/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alastair Cook</a>, one of England&#8217;s greatest ever batsmen and captains, happened to be one of the very few cricketers who hung up his boots in the year 2018. The highest English run-scorer in Tests, Sir Chef, decided to bid farewell to the 12-year prospective career at the end of the final match of the Test series against India in September this year. Consequently, the Indian team left no stone unturned in giving the former English captain a memorable farewell.

On the eve it was Joe Root who won the toss and decided to bat first as Cook and Jennings walked out to bat. As a badge of respect, the Indian team gave a guard of honour to the Knighthood on the mark of his retirement. Post an overwhelming guard of honour, the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/australia-vs-india-proud-to-be-a-part-of-this-unit-says-virat-kohli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian captain Virat Kohli </a>shook hands with Alastair before the start of the day&#8217;s play.

3. Yuzvendra Chahal tying shoelace of Usman Khan

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/09/Usman-Khan-and-Yuzvendra-Chahal.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-281434" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Usman-Khan-and-Yuzvendra-Chahal.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal ties Usman Khan's shoelace" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-281434" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal ties Usman Khan&#8217;s shoelace. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

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&#8217;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&#8217;s innings, and Usman Khan and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mohammad-amir-names-his-most-prized-international-wicket-between-kohli-and-tendulkar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammad Amir</a> 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.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/azhar-ali-ajaz-patel.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-304704" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/azhar-ali-ajaz-patel.jpg" alt="Azhar Ali Ajaz Patel" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-304704" class="wp-caption-text">Azhar Ali and Ajaz Patel. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Another Spirit of Cricket moment befalls from a match which proved to be one of the closest fought Tests in the history of cricket &#8211; the epic encounter between <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/new-zealand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Zealand</a> and Pakistan where the former won by four runs. Starting their day on 37 for nought, Pakistan looked set to close the Abu Dhabi Test with a win. However, Ajaz Patel&#8217;s fifer spun the fortunes for Pakistan and handed NZ a historic victory.

Nonetheless, besides an emphatic encounter, we also witnessed a Spirit of Cricket moment between Azhar Ali and Ajaz. Azhar Ali, who was fighting a lone battle for Pakistan, was the last man to get out. After the loss, the Pakistani batsman was quick to congratulate Patel for his exceptional spin bowling. It proved to be a magnificent sight for the viewers as they appreciated the congratulatory gesture by Azhar Ali.

5. Team India visiting the Hong Kong dressing room

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/09/Ehsan-Khan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-282298" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ehsan-Khan.jpg" alt="Ehsan Khan with Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-282298" class="wp-caption-text">Ehsan Khan with Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

You would have seen Indians visiting Hong Kong. But, this year, we happened to witness the Indian team visiting Hong Kong&#8217;s dressing room. The incident fell into place after an enthralling encounter between them in the group stages of Asia Cup 2018. India survived the Hong Kong scare as they won the game by just 26 runs.

After the culmination of the game, some members of the Indian team sported a visit to the Hong Kong&#8217;s dressing room and interacted with their promising cricketers. While dispensing their knowledge for the game, the Indians also posed for pictures with Hong Kongese cricketers. The video of Indians paying a visit to Hong Kong&#8217;s dressing room did the rounds on social media. After watching the video, the people welcomed Team India&#8217;s touching gesture.

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The year 2018 had everything to cheer about from a fan’s perspective. We a had an opportunity to witness a good number of matches in this year across the three formats of the game. Right from some exceptional performances with the bat to some quality spells with the ball, it a year with abundant excitement as well as entertainment on the field. Moreover, we also beheld a few crunch moments where the things turned ugly between the two on-field sides.
However, the year 2018 brought us some Spirit of Cricket moments as well. These moments reiterated the fact that cricket is well and truly a gentleman’s game. At times the players and the team grow over the boundaries of opposition and competition and create moments that are cherished even by the fans. Thus, as 2018 is about to end, CricTracker brings you five Spirit of Cricket moments that defined the year.
<h3>1. Ajinkya Rahane asking the Afghanistan team to pose for a trophy together</h3>
<figure id="attachment_300344" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-300344" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/Ajinkya-Rahane.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-300344" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ajinkya-Rahane.jpg" alt="Ajinkya Rahane" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-300344" class="wp-caption-text">Ajinkya Rahane. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
In the year 2018, Afghanistan became one of the two teams to acquire Test status. The Afghanistan cricket team played their first Test match against India which commenced on 14th June. It proved to be a historic Test for Afghans as they fought with tooth and nail to reach this level. Besides, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ajinkya-rahane-and-cheteshwar-pujara-might-engage-with-india-a-side-against-england-lions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajinkya Rahane</a>‘s kind gesture for the Afghanistan team made their maiden Test more memorable.
After having won the solitary Test by 262 runs, India’s stand-in captain Rahane requested the Afghan team to come up on the stage and pose for a photograph with the trophy together. It came down as one of the best Spirit of Cricket moments in the history of Test cricket. This very moment conquered the internet as the fans and the pundits all around the world acknowledged Ajinkya’s sweet gesture.
<h3>2. Indian Team giving a nice reception to Alastair Cook</h3>
<figure id="attachment_279940" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-279940" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/09/Alastair-Cook-and-Virat-Kohli.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-279940" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Alastair-Cook-and-Virat-Kohli.jpg" alt="Alastair Cook of England shakes hands with Virat Kohli of India" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-279940" class="wp-caption-text">Alastair Cook of England shakes hands with Virat Kohli of India. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/former-england-skipper-alastair-cook-set-to-be-knighted-on-new-years-eve/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alastair Cook</a>, one of England’s greatest ever batsmen and captains, happened to be one of the very few cricketers who hung up his boots in the year 2018. The highest English run-scorer in Tests, Sir Chef, decided to bid farewell to the 12-year prospective career at the end of the final match of the Test series against India in September this year. Consequently, the Indian team left no stone unturned in giving the former English captain a memorable farewell.
On the eve it was Joe Root who won the toss and decided to bat first as Cook and Jennings walked out to bat. As a badge of respect, the Indian team gave a guard of honour to the Knighthood on the mark of his retirement. Post an overwhelming guard of honour, the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/australia-vs-india-proud-to-be-a-part-of-this-unit-says-virat-kohli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian captain Virat Kohli </a>shook hands with Alastair before the start of the day’s play.
<h3>3. Yuzvendra Chahal tying shoelace of Usman Khan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_281434" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-281434" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/09/Usman-Khan-and-Yuzvendra-Chahal.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-281434" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Usman-Khan-and-Yuzvendra-Chahal.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal ties Usman Khan's shoelace" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-281434" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal ties Usman Khan’s shoelace. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
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 <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mohammad-amir-names-his-most-prized-international-wicket-between-kohli-and-tendulkar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammad Amir</a> 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.
<h3>4. Azhar Ali congratulating Ajaz Patel</h3>
<figure id="attachment_304704" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-304704" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/azhar-ali-ajaz-patel.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-304704" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/azhar-ali-ajaz-patel.jpg" alt="Azhar Ali Ajaz Patel" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-304704" class="wp-caption-text">Azhar Ali and Ajaz Patel. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Another Spirit of Cricket moment befalls from a match which proved to be one of the closest fought Tests in the history of cricket – the epic encounter between <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/new-zealand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Zealand</a> and Pakistan where the former won by four runs. Starting their day on 37 for nought, Pakistan looked set to close the Abu Dhabi Test with a win. However, Ajaz Patel’s fifer spun the fortunes for Pakistan and handed NZ a historic victory.
Nonetheless, besides an emphatic encounter, we also witnessed a Spirit of Cricket moment between Azhar Ali and Ajaz. Azhar Ali, who was fighting a lone battle for Pakistan, was the last man to get out. After the loss, the Pakistani batsman was quick to congratulate Patel for his exceptional spin bowling. It proved to be a magnificent sight for the viewers as they appreciated the congratulatory gesture by Azhar Ali.
<h3>5. Team India visiting the Hong Kong dressing room</h3>
<figure id="attachment_282298" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-282298" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/09/Ehsan-Khan.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-282298" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ehsan-Khan.jpg" alt="Ehsan Khan with Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-282298" class="wp-caption-text">Ehsan Khan with Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
You would have seen Indians visiting Hong Kong. But, this year, we happened to witness the Indian team visiting Hong Kong’s dressing room. The incident fell into place after an enthralling encounter between them in the group stages of Asia Cup 2018. India survived the Hong Kong scare as they won the game by just 26 runs.
After the culmination of the game, some members of the Indian team sported a visit to the Hong Kong’s dressing room and interacted with their promising cricketers. While dispensing their knowledge for the game, the Indians also posed for pictures with Hong Kongese cricketers. The video of Indians paying a visit to Hong Kong’s dressing room did the rounds on social media. After watching the video, the people welcomed Team India’s touching gesture.
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The year 2018 had everything to cheer about from a fan&#8217;s perspective. We a had an opportunity to witness a good number of matches in this year across the three formats of the game. Right from some exceptional performances with the bat to some quality spells with the ball, it a year with abundant excitement as well as entertainment on the field. Moreover, we also beheld a few crunch moments where the things turned ugly between the two on-field sides.
However, the year 2018 brought us some Spirit of Cricket moments as well. These moments reiterated the fact that cricket is well and truly a gentleman&#8217;s game. At times the players and the team grow over the boundaries of opposition and competition and create moments that are cherished even by the fans. Thus, as 2018 is about to end, CricTracker brings you five Spirit of Cricket moments that defined the year.
<h3>1. Ajinkya Rahane asking the Afghanistan team to pose for a trophy together</h3>
<figure id="attachment_300344" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-300344" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/Ajinkya-Rahane.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-300344" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ajinkya-Rahane.jpg" alt="Ajinkya Rahane" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-300344" class="wp-caption-text">Ajinkya Rahane. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
In the year 2018, Afghanistan became one of the two teams to acquire Test status. The Afghanistan cricket team played their first Test match against India which commenced on 14th June. It proved to be a historic Test for Afghans as they fought with tooth and nail to reach this level. Besides, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ajinkya-rahane-and-cheteshwar-pujara-might-engage-with-india-a-side-against-england-lions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajinkya Rahane</a>&#8216;s kind gesture for the Afghanistan team made their maiden Test more memorable.
After having won the solitary Test by 262 runs, India&#8217;s stand-in captain Rahane requested the Afghan team to come up on the stage and pose for a photograph with the trophy together. It came down as one of the best Spirit of Cricket moments in the history of Test cricket. This very moment conquered the internet as the fans and the pundits all around the world acknowledged Ajinkya&#8217;s sweet gesture.
<h3>2. Indian Team giving a nice reception to Alastair Cook</h3>
<figure id="attachment_279940" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-279940" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/09/Alastair-Cook-and-Virat-Kohli.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-279940" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Alastair-Cook-and-Virat-Kohli.jpg" alt="Alastair Cook of England shakes hands with Virat Kohli of India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-279940" class="wp-caption-text">Alastair Cook of England shakes hands with Virat Kohli of India. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/former-england-skipper-alastair-cook-set-to-be-knighted-on-new-years-eve/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alastair Cook</a>, one of England&#8217;s greatest ever batsmen and captains, happened to be one of the very few cricketers who hung up his boots in the year 2018. The highest English run-scorer in Tests, Sir Chef, decided to bid farewell to the 12-year prospective career at the end of the final match of the Test series against India in September this year. Consequently, the Indian team left no stone unturned in giving the former English captain a memorable farewell.
On the eve it was Joe Root who won the toss and decided to bat first as Cook and Jennings walked out to bat. As a badge of respect, the Indian team gave a guard of honour to the Knighthood on the mark of his retirement. Post an overwhelming guard of honour, the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/australia-vs-india-proud-to-be-a-part-of-this-unit-says-virat-kohli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian captain Virat Kohli </a>shook hands with Alastair before the start of the day&#8217;s play.
<h3>3. Yuzvendra Chahal tying shoelace of Usman Khan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_281434" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-281434" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/09/Usman-Khan-and-Yuzvendra-Chahal.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-281434" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Usman-Khan-and-Yuzvendra-Chahal.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal ties Usman Khan's shoelace" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-281434" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal ties Usman Khan&#8217;s shoelace. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
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&#8217;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&#8217;s innings, and Usman Khan and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mohammad-amir-names-his-most-prized-international-wicket-between-kohli-and-tendulkar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammad Amir</a> 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.
<h3>4. Azhar Ali congratulating Ajaz Patel</h3>
<figure id="attachment_304704" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-304704" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/azhar-ali-ajaz-patel.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-304704" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/azhar-ali-ajaz-patel.jpg" alt="Azhar Ali Ajaz Patel" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-304704" class="wp-caption-text">Azhar Ali and Ajaz Patel. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Another Spirit of Cricket moment befalls from a match which proved to be one of the closest fought Tests in the history of cricket &#8211; the epic encounter between <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/new-zealand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Zealand</a> and Pakistan where the former won by four runs. Starting their day on 37 for nought, Pakistan looked set to close the Abu Dhabi Test with a win. However, Ajaz Patel&#8217;s fifer spun the fortunes for Pakistan and handed NZ a historic victory.
Nonetheless, besides an emphatic encounter, we also witnessed a Spirit of Cricket moment between Azhar Ali and Ajaz. Azhar Ali, who was fighting a lone battle for Pakistan, was the last man to get out. After the loss, the Pakistani batsman was quick to congratulate Patel for his exceptional spin bowling. It proved to be a magnificent sight for the viewers as they appreciated the congratulatory gesture by Azhar Ali.
<h3>5. Team India visiting the Hong Kong dressing room</h3>
<figure id="attachment_282298" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-282298" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/09/Ehsan-Khan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-282298" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ehsan-Khan.jpg" alt="Ehsan Khan with Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-282298" class="wp-caption-text">Ehsan Khan with Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
You would have seen Indians visiting Hong Kong. But, this year, we happened to witness the Indian team visiting Hong Kong&#8217;s dressing room. The incident fell into place after an enthralling encounter between them in the group stages of Asia Cup 2018. India survived the Hong Kong scare as they won the game by just 26 runs.
After the culmination of the game, some members of the Indian team sported a visit to the Hong Kong&#8217;s dressing room and interacted with their promising cricketers. While dispensing their knowledge for the game, the Indians also posed for pictures with Hong Kongese cricketers. The video of Indians paying a visit to Hong Kong&#8217;s dressing room did the rounds on social media. After watching the video, the people welcomed Team India&#8217;s touching gesture.
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These moments reiterated the fact that cricket is well and truly a gentleman's game.

Cricket in 2018: 5 Spirit of Cricket Moments from the year

Cricket in 2018: Spirit of Cricket moments of the year - Ajinkya Rahane and Afghanistan team, Alastair Cook's last game, Azhar Ali, Ajaz Patel,