India vs Pakistan: Watch - New Dad Jasprit Bumrah Gets Surprise Gift From Shaheen Afridi. Gesture Is Viral

10.09.2023 - 17:27 sports.ndtv.com

The on-field rivalry between India and Pakistan is legendary in world cricket but off the field, there have been many instances between players from both the teams that has won the hearts of fans all around the world.

One such instance took place after the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 game was halted due to rain and Shaheen Afridi went up to Jasprit Bumrah with a very special gift.

Bumrah and wife Sanjana Ganesan were blessed with a baby boy earlier this week and Shaheen had a gift for him. The two fast bowlers embraced each other and Shaheen congratulated him and wished that he and his family remains happy.

The India and Pakistan cricketers were also seen sharing light moments just ahead of their group stage match in the competition with Virat Kohli meeting with Shaheen and others in the dressing room.

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Virat Kohli is one of the most talked about cricketers in the world. His exceptional talent and consistent performance have earned him a huge fan following across the globe. Amid the ongoing Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, Kohli received a handmade portrait of himself from a fan in Colombo. The star batter thanked the young girl for the gesture. He also clicked pictures with the fan, while holding the portrait in his hands. The video has now gone viral on social media.

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