Azam gifted Gurbaz a bat in a heartwarming moment captured in a viral video
Afghanistan registered eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in ICC World Cup on Monday in Chennai.
Following the loss, Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, honored his promise to Afghanistan's batsman, Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
Azam gifted Gurbaz a bat in a heartwarming moment captured in a viral video. Azam could be heard saying, "I promised him a bat a long time ago."
A gift from Pakistani Captain Babar Azam to Rahmanullah Gurbaz after the historic win for Afghanistan.
— Cricket In Blood (@CricketInBlood_) October 23, 2023
The spirit of cricket alive and well 🤝
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A gift from Babar Azam.
— ICC (@ICC) October 23, 2023
The spirit of cricket alive and well 🤝#CWC23 pic.twitter.com/QJ9jv2DXge
Gurbaz played a brilliant innings of 65 runs off 53 deliveries effectively contributing in Afghanistan's win over Pakistan.
Standing on the verge of elimination with just two wins in five matches, Pakistan will next face South Africa in Chennai on Friday.