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Neither Karachi nor Lahore — Shaheen Afridi wins for his heartwarming gesture after clean bowling Babar Azam
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Neither Karachi nor Lahore — Shaheen Afridi wins for his heartwarming gesture after clean bowling Babar Azam

Twitterati couldn't contain their excitement over the moment when two of Pakistan's best cricketers came face to face.
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Updated 01 Mar, 2021

Karachi-Lahore rivalry isn't anything new so we knew the PSL 6 Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars match would have everyone riled up and rooting for their cities.

The social media commentary had everything from good natured ribbing, friendly banter, and of course memes.

The face-off between the two cities, however, wasn't the only thing in focus — cricket fans wanted to see the young and talented fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, take on Pakistan's skipper Babar Azam, one of the best batsmen in the world.

Now, we're not here to give you match updates but only focus on that one moment early in the match that everyone is talking about: Azam clean bowled by Afridi.

Here's the moment.

Afridi's beautiful bowling showed why he is one of the fastest rising young players for Pakistan. But the moment that truly won hearts was when the youngster celebrated the major wicket only momentarily and quickly went to the skipper for a warm side hug. Now that's sportsmanship.

The crowd couldn't help fawning over Afridi

The spirit of true camaraderie

It's a win for PSL 6

And for cricket

Comments

Sid Feb 28, 2021 09:54pm
Disappointed to see how Amir was treating his fellow Pakistani players - not sure what happened but this is the difference between selfish players and those who play for the nation - unfortunately most Pakistani players play for themselves only!
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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan Feb 28, 2021 10:00pm
Stop associating Karachi's name with ARY Kings. This team has nothing to do with Karachi. Masses in Urban Sindh genuinely dislikes this franchise as it deliberately ignored all the talent from Urban Sindh. It will be more appropriate to say ARY Kings Vs Lahore Qalanders. In addition When players from Punjab are playing from both sides then it doesn't matter who wins. Why not support "Lore Kalanders" as pronounced by our friends from Lahore. Atleast they are promoting local talent
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jaredlee007 Feb 28, 2021 10:06pm
What is the big deal about this gesture? It was a game and Shaheen edged Babar.
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