In a heartwarming gesture of sportsmanship, Shaheen Shah Afridi, captain of Lahore Qalandars, bestowed his bat upon Khawaja Nafay of Quetta Gladiators, acknowledging Nafay’s stellar batting display against the defending champions in the HBL Pakistan Super League. The Gladiators secured a remarkable victory against the Qalandars by five wickets, chasing down a challenging target of 188 runs. Khawaja Nafay’s exceptional unbeaten knock of 60 runs, comprising 3 sixes and 4 fours in just 31 balls, was pivotal to Gladiators’ triumph. Following the match, Shaheen Afridi, in a gracious move, presented his bat to Nafay as a token of appreciation for his outstanding performance. In a subsequent video message shared on social media, Khawaja Nafay expressed his gratitude, stating, “Shaheen Afridi gave me the bat in this innings; I hope I will continue to play such innings in the future.” This act of camaraderie highlights the spirit of sportsmanship and mutual respect among players in the PSL.
🤝👏🏼 @iShaheenAfridi 🇵🇰
Pakistan T20 and @lahoreqalandars captain Shaheenshah Afridi gifts his match bat to @nafay__k for his amazing match-winning innings! #QGvLQ #PurpleForce pic.twitter.com/pASBQkcRPX
— Quetta Gladiators (@TeamQuetta) February 19, 2024
