NEW DELHI: Following
Rinku Singh
‘s notable gesture,
Shahbaz Ahmed
also received a bat from none other than the esteemed
Virat Kohli
. The gesture symbolised a camaraderie that transcends team boundaries, reflecting the spirit of sportsmanship ingrained in cricket.
Kohli’s act of generosity showcased the unity and mutual respect among players in the IPL fraternity.
Such moments of camaraderie serve as reminders of the larger values at play in the world of cricket, where gestures of support and encouragement hold significance beyond the boundaries of the pitch, fostering a sense of community and belonging among players and fans alike.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder posted a pic on his Instagram story to share the pic of the bat he received from Kohli, captioning it: ‘Mil Gaya’.
Earlier, young Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku was delighted as he received another bat from batting ace Kohli which marked the second time Virat has gifted a bat to him.
A viral video on social media showed Rinku requesting Virat for another bat. Virat seemed less pleased when Rinku mentioned that he had broken the bat gifted to him earlier in the season.
After KKR’s one-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Eden Gardens, Rinku approached Virat for another bat.
In a video posted by KKR on social media, Rinku explained to Virat that the bat he previously received broke while facing a spinner.
However, Rinku has now received a new bat from Virat. In a trending video on social media, the left-handed batter is seen showing the bat to a fan.