PAK vs AFG, CWC 2023: 'Gift From Babar Azam', Rahmanullah Gurbaz Delighted To Receive Bat From Pakistan Captain

PAK vs AFG, CWC 2023: 'Gift From Babar Azam', Rahmanullah Gurbaz Delighted To Receive Bat From Pakistan Captain

Afghanistan captain Rahmanullah Gurbaz was thrilled to gift in the form of a bat from Babar Azam.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 03:48 PM IST
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Babar Azam and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. | (Credits: Twitter)

Afghanistan opening batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz expressed his pride at receiving a bat from Pakistan skipper Babar Azam following the 2023 World Cup clash in Chennai. The 21-year-old took to his official Instagram account and posted a picture of himself with Babar along with a clip, stating that the spirit of cricket is still intact.

Gurbaz, who has had a stellar tournament thus far, struck an important half-century in Afghanistan's eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in Chennai. The 21-year-old, along with Ibrahim Zadran, set the tone for the memorable victory by stitching a partnership of 130. It was also their 4th century-stand this year, equaling Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.

In a post shared by Gurbaz on Instagram, he wrote the below:

"A gift from Babar Azam. The spirit of cricket alive and well 🤝Swipe to watch the Pakistan skipper gifting a bat to Rahmanullah Gurbaz."

Babar Azam top-scores with 74, but bowling unit fails to click:

Pakistan captain Babar Azam made his 2nd half-century of the World Cup, striking a vital 74, with Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed also hitting some lusty blows to take their side to 282. Contrary to the expectations, Pakistan's spinners couldn't outperform their counterparts.

Both Usama Mir and Shadab Khan went wicketless as Afghanistan cantered to an easy victory eventually, proving to be a landmark moment in their history.

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