Muhammad Rizwan once again left the world in awe after PSL final with another incredible gesture of cricketing spirit by greeting his opposite number with the brightest smile on his face following his side’s tough loss to Lahore Qalandars.
The wicket-keeping batter then turned his attention towards the crowd, saluting them for playing their part in making this PSL an overwhelming success
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The “Player of the Tournament” had already earned plaudits for his loveable personality and humbleness from the Qalandar’s captain.
I have my utmost respect and admiration for this man. It's always a pleasure to share the field with him, be as teammates or as opposition. Always very competitive yet so humble and friendly, he's set the benchmark for everyone. A proper role model. pic.twitter.com/8Y6fzW4ylm
— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) February 12, 2022
Rizwan later addressed his team’s loss by declaring Shaheen Afridi’s win as his win.
Girte hain Sheh'sawaar hi maidaane Jang me!@MultanSultans played like champions & champs get up after being knocked out. Yaqeen rakhna hai. Thanks to all the fans, staff, players, coaches & owner.
Really happy for LQ. Or @iShaheenAfridi ki jeet, meri jeet hai. #Pakistan #PSL7 pic.twitter.com/KKDaBxR9p3
— Muhammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) February 27, 2022
Rizwan’s act tugged on the heartstrings of many cricketing fans around the world who sang praises for his character even after a tough loss in the PSL final.
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WE LOVE YOU @iMRizwanPak 🇵🇰 #PSLFinal pic.twitter.com/I7iXeATXB6
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) February 27, 2022
Qalanders won the match but Rizwan won the hearts😭💖No doubt he's truly a gem!#PSLFinal22 pic.twitter.com/fyS6UAyVOb
— Ayesha Tahir (@ThinLoOpOfHenle) February 28, 2022
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Jo Oroun ki Jeet mei bhi Khush ho ussey Rizwan kehty hai. This man winning hearts ♥️.
Love you @iMRizwanPak
You r a beauty of cricket ❤️❤️❤️#LahoreQalandars #rizwan#ShaheenShahAfridi pic.twitter.com/rSRqO7HOE5— MARIA 🇵🇰💚🇵🇰 ArshadSharif MISS You (@MariaCHShakhi) February 27, 2022
Multan’s skipper was also awarded the Spirit of the Game award at the closing ceremony and was later announced as the Captain of the PSL 7 “Team of the Tournament.”
https://twitter.com/FaridRazaqi/status/1498161169244332038
PSL Final was not the hotly contested affair many a spectator was hoping for.
Despite being the best side in the tournament, Rizwan’s Multan Sultan’s failed to turn up for the last game.
They were thoroughly outclassed by Lahore, losing by 42 runs.