Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign has been a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by both disappointment and heartwarming moments. After a shocking Super Over defeat to USA in their opener, Pakistan suffered another humiliating loss to arch-rivals India in a low-scoring thriller. However, they managed to keep their Super 8s hopes alive with a victory against Canada.
Amidst the team's struggles, skipper Babar Azam's gesture of kindness towards a young fan has won hearts. After the victory against Canada, Babar revealed that he had met the same boy during the India match, where he was crying. This time, Babar gifted him his gloves, leaving the boy overjoyed.
"I met this kid during the India vs Pakistan match. After the anthem, he came to me and started crying. I got worried. I asked if anyone said anything to him. Then he said he is a fan," Babar told presenter Sanjana Ganesan.
"He did the same thing today (against Canada). He was standing in the line and crying. We all have experienced this. When you meet a star, the excitement is at a different level," he added.
Babar explained that he was impressed by the boy's dedication and wanted to give him something memorable. "I thought if he is such a big fan then I should also have some responsibility to give him something as a gift. Something memorable. I had my gloves in my hands. I gave him that. He got very excited and started crying even more. I told him not to worry. Then, while crying, he requested me to sign it," said Babar.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup journey will conclude with their last Group A match against Ireland on Sunday in Florida. Despite their setbacks, Babar Azam's gesture serves as a reminder that even in the midst of adversity, sportsmanship and kindness can prevail.
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