Shreyas Iyer invites Afghan captain into India's winning team photo
India had just completed a dominant 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan, but Shreyas Iyer made sure the final picture was about more than the result. After India won the third T20I by 127 runs in Delhi on Thursday, Iyer received the Friendship Cup following the post match presentation. But before celebrating with his teammates, the India captain called Afghanistan skipper Ibrahim Zadran onto the…
India's Shreyas Iyer added a touching touch to the final team photograph after India's 3-0 T20I series victory over Afghanistan. After securing the Friendship Cup following the third match in Delhi, Iyer invited Afghanistan skipper Ibrahim Zadran to share the trophy with him before the two joined forces with the Indian captains to carry it towards the champions board.
Zadran then took his place alongside the Indian players for their winning team photo. This gesture was a befitting conclusion to a series named the Friendship Cup, especially after India's dominant performance in all three matches. India posted 221 for seven in the final T20I, with Abhishek Sharma's record-breaking 108 off 34 balls and Sanju Samson's 50 off 35 balls.
Afghanistan were then dismissed for 94 in 14.1 overs, sealing India's clean sweep. The image evoked memories of a similar moment in 2018, when India won their first-ever Test match against Afghanistan in Bengaluru. During the celebrations, stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane invited Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai and the entire Afghanistan squad to join India for the winning team photo.
Iyer's thoughtful gesture showcased the spirit of sportsmanship, reminding everyone of the friendly spirit that transcended the competitive nature of the game.
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