LLC 2023: Shahid Afridi Gautam Gambhir – Shahid Afridi managed to win a lot of hearts of Indian fans by inquiring about Gautam Gambhir after the southpaw was struck in the head by a Abdul Razzaq delivery. While the India player ran for a quick single, Afridi came over at the non-striker’s end and checked if Gambhir is all right. As usual, the former India opening batter did not give anything away and carried on playing the game. Afridi and Gambhir have had a fair bit of history in the past, but the Pakistani cricketer kept his ego aside and showed big-heartedness in the friendly match during LLC. Follow LLC 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
‘Big-hearted’ Shahid Afridi inquires if Gautam Gambhir is ok after that blow ❤️#Cricket pic.twitter.com/EqEodDs52f
— Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) March 10, 2023
LLC 2023: WATCH as ‘Big Hearted’ Shahid Afridi comes up with heartening gesture after India Maharajas skipper Gautam Gambhir suffers a blow on head
LLC 2023: Asia Lions kickstart Legends League Cricket with a win, beat India Maharajas by nine runs
Asia Lions kickstarted the Legends League Masters with a 9-run win over the Indian Maharajas. Batting first, Misbah ul Haq slammed 762 runs to help his side manage 165 runs. In reply, Gautam Gambhir registered a fifty, but the Indian outfits fell short as Sohail Tanvir shook the batting lineup with a three-wicket haul.
Earlier, the Asia Lions won the toss and elected to bat first. India Maharajas’ opening bowling pair Ashok Dinda and Irfan Pathan struck early dismissing Tillakaratne Dilshan for 5 runs and Asghar Afghan for 1 run of 2 balls in quick succession. Misbah-ul-Haq walked onto the pitch following the two dismissals and added some momentum to the innings. Misbah got into the groove hitting Stuart Binny for six over mid-wicket and followed it up with a four in the following over off Dinda. At the end of the powerplay, the Lions stood at 45/2.
LLC 2023: WATCH as ‘Big Hearted’ Shahid Afridi comes up with heartening gesture after India Maharajas skipper Gautam Gambhir suffers a blow on head
