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.
4. Azhar Ali congratulating Ajaz Patel
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 New Zealand 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.
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