Cricket fans have been treated to exciting matches during the Asia Cup 2023, but there have also been off-field incidents that have caught the attention of viewers all over the world. During the eagerly awaited India versus Pakistan match, one such touching moment occurred when a picture of Pakistan’s all-rounder Shadab Khan tying the shoelace of his Indian counterpart Hardik Pandya went viral on social media.
Hina Khan, an actress known for her frank opinions and frequent social media activity, recently shared her thoughts on this admirable act of sportsmanship. She expressed her admiration for the friendship shown by the two players on her Instagram story.
In terms of the match’s outcome, both India and Pakistan each earned a point as the game was abandoned due to rain. India, batting first, managed to score 266 runs in 48.5 overs, thanks to Pakistan’s left-arm pacer, Shaheen Afridi, who delivered a brilliant performance with figures of 4/35. Afridi received solid support from Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, who each took three wickets.
Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, who broke half-centuries and saved their team from peril, stood out as heroes for India. India was struggling at 66-4 in 14.1 overs at one point, but the pair’s 140-run fifth-wicket stand helped the Men in Blue reach a total of more than 200.
