In a touching moment during the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash between India and Pakistan, Fakhar Zaman stepped off the cricket field to lend a hand to the ground staff at R. Premadasa Stadium as they covered the entire pitch during heavy rain.
As far as the match is concerned, India were put into bat first after losing the toss. Shubman Gill (58) and Rohit Sharma (56) gave a brilliant start to India with a 121-run opening partnership as they took the Pakistan bowlers to the cleaners.
Gill found his rhythm right from the start, adopting an aggressive approach. On the other hand, Rohit took his time to settle in as Naseem Shah’s swinging deliveries posed challenges. However, once he weathered that phase, he unleashed a dazzling display of strokeplay.
They both notched up half-centuries but were subsequently dismissed in back-to-back overs. While Shadab dismissed Rohit Sharma, Shaheen Afridi trapped Gill. Rain disrupted play with India at 147/2 in 24.1 overs, with Virat Kohli (8* off 16 balls) and KL Rahul (17* off 28 balls) at the crease.
In the midst of a heavy rain shower, Fakhar Zaman lent a hand to the ground staff, aiding them in transporting the covers onto the field.
