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Warner, Hardik showed sportsmanship at the first ODI in Sydney on Friday.
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Australia won the contest by 66 runs.
Tournaments like Indian Premier League (IPL) It has certainly helped players from different teams to bond even when playing against each other, be it in bilateral series or ICC tournaments.
A glimpse of one of these incidents was seen during the first One Day International (ODI) between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday.
It all happened in the 32nd inning of India when Hardik pandya he was having trouble with his shoelaces. Soon, Australian starter David warner He walked over to help the Indian SUV and tied his shoelaces.
After tying the shoelaces, Warner stood up and began walking back to his field position. It was then that Hardik extended his arm for a fist blow. Warner also came back and did what was necessary.
The beautiful moment was captured on camera, and cricket fans have praised both players ‘Spirit of the game’.
Here is the video:
Up, down, in and out; that’s what tying your shoes is about #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/q9AOqSaT86
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 27, 2020
The official Twitter user of the International Cricket Council (ICC) also shared the video with a caption. “Spirit of Cricket”.
Cricket Spirit 🤜 🤛 #AUSvINDpic.twitter.com/V3ySz9go89
– ICC (@ICC) November 27, 2020
Australia crushed India by 66 runs
Speaking of the match, the Side directed by Aaron Finch they completely dominated in the first ODI by defeating India by 66 runs. Batting first, the home team posted a whopping 374/6 on the scoreboard.
For the hosts, Captain Finch and Steve Smith He scored centuries against a quality Indian bowling attack. Finch broke 114 of 124 balls, while Smith threw 105 of just 66 deliveries. Glenn maxwell and Warner also played useful shots of 45 and 69 respectively.
In response, India was only able to score 308/8 in its allotted 50 overs and lost the contest by 66 runs. To the touring side, Pandya and the opener Shikhar dhawan touched a handful of blows. While Pandya broke 90 of 76 balls, Dhawan made 74 of 86 balls.
The next game in the three-game ODI series will be played at the same venue on Sunday (November 29).
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