Shahid Afridi’s thoughtful gesture is winning Indian fans' hearts
Shahid Afridi displayed his true sportsmanship during an ice cricket match played in St Moritz, Switzerland.
Pakistan legendary cricketer Shahid Afridi has been seen posing with Tricolor with one of Indian fan after the Twenty20 match in the ski resort of St Moritz, Switzerland on February 8.
In the video, the all-rounder Afridi was seen asking an Indian fan to hold the national flag straight before posing for the selfie.
The video went viral across the internet giving a beautiful example of humanity which proved him once again why he is one of the most respected cricketers in the globe.
His simple yet respectful gesture has won hearts of many fans from both sides of the border.
Twitterites were quick to notice the kind gesture and hailed the all-rounder
The girl folded flag in respect of him and his emotions. But LALA asked her to keep the flag straight. Great show of humanity all around. #IceCricketChallenge #IceCricket pic.twitter.com/FzZMdCQMbX
— ZEE???????? (@IBleedGreenZ) February 9, 2018
Shahid Afridi wants Indian flag to be open while clicking a photo with fans in switzerland. pic.twitter.com/vq88m8htpB
— Nibraz Ramzan (@Nibrazcricket) February 9, 2018
Shahid Afridi's message to all the pseudo nationalists. pic.twitter.com/N5zbJS4Uci
— Siona Gogoi (@AtomicBlow) February 10, 2018
How many Retweets for this Sweet gesture!
— The Khabri (@TheKhbri) February 10, 2018
Shahid Afridi with Indian Flag. pic.twitter.com/V02Se4SOL7
Afridi’s team Royal emerged victorious by six wickets in the first of two matches. Sehwag’s Palace Diamonds put up 164/9 in 20 overs with him top-scoring with 62.
Royals successfully chased down the total with 166/4 in 15.4 overs while former England batsman Owais Shah top-scoring 75.