Following a touching moment of mutual respect between Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed and Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga at the conclusion of their Asia Cup match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, cricket fans took to social media.
Following a playful exchange on the field in which both spinners imitated each other’s wicket celebrations, the post-match shots showed the two spinners grinning and embracing.
Abrar’s imitation of Hasaranga’s joy after dismissing him and Hasaranga’s playful imitation of Abrar after he dismissed Saim Ayub were lighthearted banter that turned into a stunning demonstration of sportsmanship.