Jasprit Bumrah expressed his gratitude for the heartwarming gesture extended by Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi on September 10 during the rain-interrupted India vs. Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2023.
The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 unfolded on September 10th, 2023, at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pakistan won the toss and chose to field, putting India in the batting position. However, the match was disrupted by heavy rainfall when India scored 147 runs for the loss of two wickets in 24.1 overs. As a result, play was temporarily halted, with the decision to resume the match on a reserve day, in accordance with the Asian Cricket Council's (ACC) directive.
Amidst the interruption, a touching moment captured the hearts of all those watching. Despite being rivals on the cricket field, Shaheen Shah Afridi displayed a heartwarming gesture towards Jasprit Bumrah, who had recently become a father. As the players interacted at the R. Premadasa Stadium before returning to their respective team hotels, Afridi presented Bumrah with a beautifully wrapped red gift box. He extended his congratulations to Bumrah on the birth of his newborn baby and conveyed his best wishes for the health and happiness of the India star's child.
Jasprit Bumrah was deeply touched by this thoughtful gesture, describing it as "very sweet."
Shaheen Afridi subsequently took to X to publicly congratulate Bumrah and his family on the arrival of their son. He emphasized that while they may be rivals on the cricket field, off the field, they are just regular human beings.
Responding to Afridi's tweet, Bumrah expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the love and support he received, stating, "Beautiful gesture, my family and I are overwhelmed with the love! Best wishes always. @iShaheenAfridi."
Jasprit Bumrah and his wife, Sanjana Ganesan, were blessed with their first child, Angad Bumrah, on September 4, marking a joyous moment in their lives.
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