The camaraderie between Marcus Stoinis and Arshdeep Singh stole the spotlight at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, as the two Punjab Kings (PBKS) teammates shared a light-hearted moment amid the high-intensity clash between India and Australia in the third T20I of the ongoing series. Stoinis, in blistering form with the bat, looked set to take the game away from India with his explosive hitting.
However, his counterattack came to an end when Arshdeep Singh delivered a deceptive low full toss that tempted the Australian all-rounder to go big over long-on. Stoinis connected well but failed to get the elevation right, and the ever-alert Rinku Singh, fielding as a substitute, made no mistake this time — completing a safe catch at the boundary.
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The dismissal ended a fiery knock from Stoinis, who smashed 64 off 39 balls, laced with eight boundaries and two sixes, giving Australia much-needed momentum in the middle overs. Interestingly, it was a redemption moment for Rinku Singh, who had earlier in the 18th over dropped a tough chance off Arshdeep’s bowling. The earlier catch had brushed the ground before settling into his palms, leaving both players visibly frustrated.
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But this time, Rinku ensured there were no second chances. Arshdeep, visibly pleased with the breakthrough, walked up to Stoinis with a grin, and the two shared a friendly fist-bump, a gesture that spoke volumes about the bond the duo share from their IPL days with Punjab Kings.
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Despite being on opposite sides of a fierce international battle, the moment reflected mutual respect and sportsmanship — a perfect reminder that cricket, at its heart, remains a gentleman’s game.
