Irfan Pathan, the former Indian fast bowler, was moved by a remarkable piece of artwork created by an Afghan fan, which depicted his celebratory moment alongside Afghanistan’s spinner, Rashid Khan, in the wake of their thrilling triumph over Pakistan during the ICC World Cup 2023 match held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
After the victory, instead of participating in a conventional post-match interview, Pathan chose to immerse himself in the joyous celebration with Rashid. The evening of October 23rd will forever hold a special place in the history of Afghanistan cricket, as they notched their first-ever victory over Pakistan in men’s ODIs.
This victory, which marked their second triumph in the 2023 World Cup, carried an additional layer of significance. The elated Afghan team paraded with their national flags proudly draped over their shoulders.
Irfan, deeply appreciative of an Afghan supporter’s artistry that wonderfully captured this unforgettable moment, conveyed his gratitude through a post on his social media platform, ‘X,’ with the caption, “This is so beautifully made by an Afghan fan.”
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This is so beautifully made by an Afghan fan. ❤️ ❤️ #love pic.twitter.com/xR7383Jbge
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 25, 2023
In Irfan Pathan’s recent ‘X’ post, he elaborated on the remarkable match that saw Afghanistan secure an impressive eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the 22nd match of the tournament. Pakistan, choosing to bat first, managed to score 282/7, with captain Babar Azam contributing 74 runs from 92 balls and Abdullah Shafique chipping in with 58 runs from 75 balls.
However, Afghanistan efficiently chased down the target, with openers Ibrahim Zadran (87 runs off 113 balls) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65 runs off 53 balls) forming a stellar 130-run partnership in just 21.1 overs.
Additionally, Irfan Pathan disclosed that the viral dance he shared with Rashid Khan after Afghanistan’s historic 2023 World Cup win against Pakistan was a promise he had fulfilled. He revealed that Rashid, the Afghan leg spinner, had predicted Afghanistan’s victory, which had prompted the former Indian all-rounder to pledge a dance in celebration.
The jubilant celebration of Afghanistan’s extraordinary victory saw Irfan, a member of the World Cup commentary team, joining the 25-year-old Rashid in a lively dance, which quickly gained widespread attention.
When sharing the video on his social media platform, Pathan further explained the motivation behind their dance, stating, “He fulfilled his promise… And I fulfilled mine. @rashid.khan19 told me they will win again, and I told him I will dance again. #afghanistan @icc.” It was a heartwarming and celebratory moment that beautifully symbolized the unity and joy of sport.
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