Former Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi recently took part in the first ever ice cricket tournament held in St Moritz, in Switzerland’s Engadin valley, where he led Team Royals. After the 2nd match on February 10, one of his gestures proved his respect towards India despite the diplomatic tension between both the nations.
A large number of cricket fans gathered to witness the 2nd game of the first-ever ice cricket. Some even took selfies with their favourite cricketers. Afridi was asked for a selfie by a female fan who was holding the Indian tri-colour in her hands. In her excitement to get a picture clicked with a globally renowned cricketer, the lady probably forgot to hold the flag properly. But Afridi noticed it and told her to hold it properly.
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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
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As soon as this video surfaced on the social media, it went viral in no time. People on the micro-blogging site started sharing on their timeline’s and praised his gesture. Here are some of those tweets:
Respect for Afridi for this gesture.
— Rohitvarma (@AAMIRCRAZE) February 10, 2018
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Love from India…. Lala bhai
— Priyaranjan Mallick (@iamprm88) February 10, 2018
Thanks Lala for the gesture towards Indian flag..saw the video..massive respect and love.
— Anubrata Choudhury (@anubratach) February 10, 2018
@SAfridiOfficial’s Gesture Towards Indian Flag Will Make You Respect Him More. He’s A Gem..
Watch here=>https://t.co/uUC4xJeKJn pic.twitter.com/HqWVlFiyoq
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) February 10, 2018
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The Team Royals defeated Virender Sehwag led Badrutt’s Palace Diamonds by eight wickets in the second game of the Ice Cricket contest.
Sehwag’s team set a huge target of 206 runs which was chased successfully by Afridi’s side. Jacques Kallis registered the highest score in Ice Cricket, 90 runs from just 37 balls including 13 fours and 4 sixes at a mind-boggling strike rate of 243.24.
