India vs Pakistan: Shadab Khan Ties Hardik Pandya's Shoelace, 'Spirit Of Cricket' Triumphs

03.09.2023 - 06:15 sports.ndtv.com

As India and Pakistan took on each other in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Saturday, it was the 'sprit of cricket' that emerged as the true winner.

Since the build-up phase of the Indo-Pak clash, a number of pictures, videos and stories have surfaced on social media, highlighting the camaraderie between the players of the two teams.

During the match at the Pallekele International Stadium in Sri Lanka, a picture went viral where India's Hardik Pandya could be seen getting his shoelace tied by Shadab Khan.

The picture won the hearts of many on social media as fans hailed the spirit of the game between the two teams. Here's the picture: Pakistani cricketer Shadab Khan ties Indian batter Hardik Pandya's shoelaces, exemplifying the true spirit of sportsmanship.This heartwarming moment is sure to make your day and is truly the best thing on the internet today.#PAKvIND #PakVsIndia #ShadabKhan #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/fb7cR8aunj As for the match, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya produced a wonderful rescue act while Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled a fiery spell but rain forced India and Pakistan to split points in an Asia Cup match that had all the ingredients of a thrilling finish.

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Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh was left surprised with the decision to not include Yuzvendra Chahal in the Cricket World Cup 2023 squad. The team management went with Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel as the spin bowling with Axar and Jadeja being all-rounders. There was extra focus on all-rounders in the team selection as India also included Shardul Thakur and Hardik Pandya. "Surprise not to see @yuzi_chahal in the World Cup squad for Team India. pure Match winner," he posted on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

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