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In spirit of game: Indian women’s team plays with Pakistan skipper’s daughter
Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof’s baby daughter Fatima became the star of the match as the Indian women's team members played with her after the game.
Winning and losing is a part of sports but some things are beyond that. Some moments shows us what sportsman’s spirit is all about. This video displays one such wonderful moment. As Indian women started their World Cup campaign on a winning note by beating Pakistan by 107 runs, the star of the match turned out to be someone who wasn’t on the field. It was Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof’s baby daughter Fatima. She won the hearts of the Indian women’s team members who played with her after the match and their photos and videos are winning hearts online. Their interaction is too cute to miss.
“Little Fatima’s first lesson in the spirit of cricket from India and Pakistan,” the ICC posted on Instagram along with a video and photos. Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma can be seen playing with Bismah Maroof’s daughter who she is holding in her arms at the Bay Oval stadium in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
Watch the video below:
“One of the best moments of this World Cup,” commented an Instagram user. “Divided by nations, United by Cricket!” posted another. “This is the beauty of pure hearted people,” said another.
The ICC also posted a photo of the sweet moment on Instagram.
See the post below:
Indian women’s team made 244 runs for the loss of seven wickets after opting to bat first in the match. Smriti Mandhana, Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar smashed half-centuries. The team bowled out Pakistan for 137 runs in 43 overs with Rajeshwari Gayakwad taking four wickets.
What do you think about this cute interaction between the two teams?
