The stage was set for the kick-off of the Legends League Cricket Masters on 10 March 2023. India Maharajas locked horns with Asia Lions in Doha in the tournament opener. Gautam Gambhir was the skipper of Maharajas while Shahid Afridi was leading the Asia Lions. Fans were also excited to see so many former players in action again on the cricket field.
However, Afridi led his team to a nine-run victory and after that, a video has now gone viral. Shahid Afridi was seen giving a pat on Harbhajan Singh’s head. Then, he got involved in an awkward situation as the former Pakistan skipper was approaching for a hug the woman umpire. But, he quickly realized and opted out. Fans did not miss it and they came up with some funny tweets on social media.
Here is the shared video:
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) March 11, 2023
Shahid Afridi led his troops well in the first game of the LLC Masters
Speaking of the match, Afridi won the toss and opted to bat first. For them, Upul Tharanga and Tillakartne Dilshan came out as the openers. But, Dilshan failed cheaply as he scored just five runs off six balls. Then, Misbah-ul-Haq played an outstanding knock as he scored 73 runs off 50 balls. Shahid Afridi managed only 12 runs off eight balls, including two fours. Thus, they put up a score of 165 runs for six wickets in 20 overs. For India Maharajas, Stuart Binny and Parvinder Awana took two wickets each.
But, in reply, India Maharajas scored just 156 runs for eight wickets in 20 overs and thus, Shahid Afridi led his side to a nine-run victory. For Maharajas, the skipper Gautam Gambhir scored 54 runs off 39 balls, including seven fours. For the Lions, Sohail Tanvir took three wickets for 27 runs in four overs. Misbah-ul-Haq won the player of the match award for his knock in the tournament opener.
Here is how fans have reacted to the viral video of Shahid Afridi from the LLC Masters’ opening match:
Aajau Gyan k bode bold do-'Afridi is the real man'!!
— Nilanjan (@_Ludha) March 11, 2023
Mentality 🤢🤮
— Indian Cricket Fan (@FanofICTforever) March 11, 2023
— fida (@Imfromkashmir) March 11, 2023
— Bargav Rangan (@animeshwar) March 11, 2023
Aao galy milo, oh khocha tum to umpiran ho😂
— Muhammad Noman (@nomanedits) March 11, 2023
He was about to hug women umpire 😭
— Ashraful Islam (@imAshraf_Vk) March 11, 2023
Control 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/fWxYwm2SAO
— ฿ooͥǤeͣyͫMaή (@_Jersey_no7) March 11, 2023
Didn't even shake hand properly. What a sportsmen..
— Sowmya❤️🖤 (@roseellenglue) March 11, 2023