Malik smacked pacer Aftab Alam for a four and six off consecutive deliveries in the final over of the match to earn Pakistan the win after a fascinating contest but, on the other hand, it left Alam in tears.
Alam went down on his haunches with despair as soon as his side lost and realising this Malik went over to him and consoled him — a gesture seen by many as a sign of great sportsman spirit despite the teams sharing some heated moments throughout the match.
Spirit of Cricket!#PAKvAFG #AsiaCup2018 #HarSaansMeinBolo pic.twitter.com/KWwf4OVsUW
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) September 21, 2018
Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by three wickets in a mouth-watering clash in Abu Dhabi during the Super-Four stage in the ongoing Asia Cup.
The Men in Green will now face arch-rivals India on Sunday September 23 in Dubai whereas Afghanistan will come up against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi on the same day.
A flurry of tweets on social media website Twitter appreciated the gesture shown by Malik.
Shoaib Malik is like that elder brother who beats his younger brother and when he cries, the elder brother is like: "Acha na abh ami abu ka na batana chup kar ja bhai.." #PAKvAFG pic.twitter.com/N2laTBnAoK
— Saad Kaiser Khan (@SaadKaiser) September 21, 2018
Dear Afghanistan,This is real Pakistan for you.Only a brother can forget his happiness in consoling his brother who's in distress.
Every Pakistani is proud of Shoaib Malik who showed that Pakistan is indeed a friend not a foe as portrayed by India & its stooges. pic.twitter.com/FmwRg6acM3
— Muhammad Imran (@imran3c1) September 22, 2018
Great sportsmanship by Shoaib Malik at the end of the match against Afghanistan #AFGvPAK #AsiaCup2018 pic.twitter.com/lyJBgn3VIh
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) September 22, 2018
Shoaib Malik can bring peace in the region. pic.twitter.com/CXwcUpJAvZ
— SIR .. (@SirJohnRoe) September 21, 2018
Aftab Alam the bowler, absolutely gutted. Shoaib Malik, the batsman who won the match consoling him. Picture of the day. pic.twitter.com/bqy8WOJeQi
— Hassan Cheema (@Gotoxytop1) September 21, 2018
Shoaib Malik ... you have won my heart ❤❤ A man with an epic class 👌👌
Stay Blessed !!!@realshoaibmalik#PAKvAFG pic.twitter.com/QdfsDtW3Ye
— Ammara Awan (@Ammaraa1782) September 21, 2018
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