Watch: Robin Uthappa’s act of sportsmanship for Misbah-ul-Haq steals spotlight in WCL 2024 final

In a thrilling final of the World Championship of Legends 2024 (WCL 2024), the India Champions thrashed the Pakistan Champions by five wickets to lift the trophy on Saturday, July 13, in Birmingham.

The spirit of cricket was on full display in the WCL 2024 final, with players showing respect and support for each other on the field, and this unity and sportsmanship make cricket a truly global sport, loved and cheered by fans around the world.

Robin Uthappa’s gesture for Misbah-ul-Haq in the WCL 2024 Final wins hearts

Well, the WCL 2024 final between India Champions and Pakistan Champions was filled with stellar performances, but it was former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa's sportsmanship that truly shone bright and won the hearts of fans worldwide.

The highly anticipated final saw the Pakistan Champions set a challenging target of 156 runs, thanks to Shoaib Malik’s 41 and Kamran Akmal’s 24-run knock against the India Champions in Birmingham.

The India Champions successfully chased down the total on the back of a blistering half-century from Ambati Rayudu. Gurkeerat Singh Mann (34) and Yusuf Pathan (30) also shined with the bat.

However, the WCL 2024 final’s most memorable moment came when legendary Pakistan batter Misbah-ul-Haq, batting at number six, pulled his hamstring while running multiple doubles during his 18-run knock in the first inning.

The 50-year-old Misbah was seen in pain and began to limp off the field. At that time, in an exemplary act of sportsmanship, India's wicketkeeper-batter Uthappa came forward to help injured Misbah, placing his arm around him to provide support.

Watch here Robin Uthappa’s sportsmanship in the WCL 2024 Final:

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This gesture by Uthappa highlighted the respect and camaraderie between the players, which led the Birmingham crowd to cheer for the India star warmly. Misbah’s appreciative pat on Uthappa's back showed the unity that cricket fosters beyond national boundaries.

Younis Khan congratulated India on winning the WCL trophy

Meanwhile, the India Champions’ victory in the WCL 2024 final was a team effort, with contributions from both the batting and bowling departments. The bowlers executed their strategies meticulously, with Anureet Singh finishing with a three-wicket haul in the final against the Pakistan Champions.

Yuvraj Singh, the captain of the India Champions, played a pivotal role in the team’s success with his strategic leadership and clear communication. He assigned specific roles to each player, ensuring they executed their tasks with precision. His tactical acumen was evident throughout the tournament and was a key factor in the India Champions’ triumph in the WCL 2024.

Yusuf Pathan also made a significant impact in the final, delivering a match-winning cameo of 30 runs with three sixes and one four against the Pakistan Champions. On the other hand, Pakistan Champions captain Younis Khan congratulated India on winning the WCL trophy, saying they played like legends and were spot-on in all three departments in the final.

Younis added, “We planned to put up a total on the board, but having partnerships is mandatory in the final. India made some partnerships, which helped them chase down the total.”