In a heartwarming gesture, India captain Rohit Sharma gifted his shoes to a young fan following their historic 302-run win against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The victory was India’s biggest in the history of ODI World Cups and helped them qualify for the knockout stages of the ongoing tournament.
After the match, Sharma took selfies with some fans and then spotted a young boy in the crowd holding a placard that read, “Rohit Sir, please give me your shoes.” Sharma smiled and walked over to the boy, who was wearing an India jersey and had his face painted in the colors of the tricolor.
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Sharma took off his shoes and handed them to the boy, who was overjoyed. The boy gave Sharma a big hug and thanked him repeatedly. The gesture was captured on camera and went viral on social media, with many fans praising Sharma’s humility and kindness.
Rohit Sharma took selfies with fans post presentation ceremony and also gifted his shoe to a kid in the MCA STAND. Heartwarming gesture! #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/30PzVS64NL
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) November 2, 2023
Sharma’s gift to the young fan was just the icing on the cake for a perfect day for India. They had earlier put on a dominant batting performance to score 357 for 8 in their 50 overs. Shubman Gill (92), Virat Kohli (88), and Shreyas Iyer (82) all scored half-centuries, and Dilshan Madushanka was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers with five wickets.
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In the second innings, India’s bowlers bowled Sri Lanka out for just 55 runs, the lowest total in ODI World Cup history. Mohammed Shami claimed five wickets for 10 runs, while Mohammed Siraj picked up three wickets. India’s win was a complete team performance, and they will be looking to continue their momentum in the knockout stages.
Sharma’s gesture of gifting his shoes to the young fan was a symbol of India’s passion for cricket. Cricket is more than just a sport in India; it is a way of life. And for many young fans, cricketers like Sharma are role models. Sharma’s gift to the young fan was a reminder that cricket is more than just about winning and losing. It is about sportsmanship, humility, and kindness. It is about inspiring the next generation of cricketers.
