Two months back, Shahid Afridi, has announced this retirement from International cricket, ending an illustrious 21-year career.
Though the relations between India and Pakistan have reached a bitter end, but it seems that spirit of cricket among players is very much alive. Virat Kohli and the entire India team sent Afridi a special farewell gift. It was an Indian jersey with signatures of entire Indian cricket team.
Shahid Afridi, after this heartwarming gesture, thanked Indian team, which exemplifies his respect for team India.
Thank you to you and the entire Indian team for a wonderful farewell gift @imVkohli. Respect superstar, hope to see you soon 😊 pic.twitter.com/DGz8aMs1Xv
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 21, 2017
Virat Kohli replied to Afridi with generosity and wished him well for the future.
@SAfridiOfficial It’s a pleasure to have gifted something of importance and a lasting memory @SAfridiOfficial God bless you with everything in life See you 😊
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 21, 2017
Seeing this respect and camaraderie between players, Twitterati couldn’t hold back their emotions,
@imVkohli @SAfridiOfficial Massive respect from Pakistan.Virat u won million of hearts of Pakistanis.
Sending lots of love on ur way champ♥
— Aʀooʝ.✨ (@iTweeety_) April 21, 2017
@SAfridiOfficial @imVkohli Love knows no boundaries. Great to see it. Sports have the ability to narrow the gap btw the two Nations #IndPak.
— Bhat Salfi (@Bhatsalfi7) April 21, 2017
@SAfridiOfficial @ESPNcricinfo @imVkohli rising above bias of country & religon & proved urself true sportsmn. Respect for Kohli and team.
— Muhammad Noman (@mnoman1988) April 21, 2017
@SAfridiOfficial @nasrullahpaki @imVkohli @imVkohli I am an indian fan and glad to see there will be some hopes that in future both countries love each other inshaAllah
— AieNny Shadan❤❤ (@aiennycool) April 21, 2017
@SAfridiOfficial @imVkohli This is such a sweet and noble gesture. From one great player to another one. Love it. Best wishes to both of you.
— Khurram Gultasab (@KhuramGultasab) April 21, 2017
@SAfridiOfficial @imVkohli Best expression of sportsmanship in a very long time. Thank you @imVkohli
. You are much more than a great player!— Zaheer Zafar (@ZaheerXafar) April 22, 2017
One word: RESPECT.
