Asia Cup 2018: Twitter Bows Down To MS Dhoni as he Lets Khaleel Ahmed to Lift the Trophy

Team India lifted the prestigious Asia Cup for the seventh time beating Bangladesh in a last-over thriller at the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, India dominated the proceedings throughout the tournament as the youngsters came in handy. Though more than anything, MS Dhoni’s gesture to ask Rohit Sharma hand over the coveted trophy to Khaleel Ahmed, the youngest member of the squad has become the talk of the town.

The selectors went in with a relatively young squad to the Asia Cup, this year. Rohit Sharma stepped in as the skipper in the absence of Virat Kohli, who opted for some rest. The left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed also got his debut call and made his debut against Hong Kong. Moreover, they went to the finals as the favorites but Bangladesh gave them some tough time.

They stretched the game to the last ball as Kedar Jadhav won the match for India with three wickets in hand. The close encounter inspired the whole team as they celebrated wholeheartedly in the podium.

Meanwhile, MS Dhoni started a norm of handing the trophies to the youngest member of the squad during his captaincy. Moreover, he preferred standing in the corner away from all the limelight. Virat Kohli also continued the same legacy. However, this time around Dhoni asked Rohit Sharma to hand over the Asia Cup trophy to the young Khaleel Ahmed. The youngster expressed his excitement and thrill to have the honour.

“Dhoni bhai asked Rohit Sharma to let me hold the trophy on the dais. He gave me the trophy because I was the youngest member in the team and it was my debut series. It was a memorable experience for me. When Dhoni bhai and Rohit asked me to hold the winning trophy, I had no words,” he had said explaining the incident earlier,” Khaleel Ahmed said. 

Soon after the news broke, Twitter was in awe by the humble attitude of MS Dhoni as they showered love for the veteran cricketer.

Here is how the Twitter bowed down to MS Dhoni for his heart-touching gesture:

https://twitter.com/Dhoni7_fc/status/1049223411174596608

#GoodCulture #RohitSharma emulates #MSDhoni, makes youngster #KhaleelAhmed hold Asia Cup 2018 trophy #AsiaCupfinal #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/E8VyYOGotr

— rajesh karunakaran (@rk220173) September 29, 2018

https://twitter.com/onlyformsdhoni/status/1049205676696690688

What a sweet gesture. Inspiring the youngsters. #KhaleelAhmed lifting the trophy #AsiaCupFinal #INDVBAN

— Nithisha Nasser (@jennathnithisha) September 28, 2018

https://twitter.com/govpad01/status/1045962326665396224

Khaleel Ahmad with the trophy along with Chahal and Sid Kaul. Dhoni, Rohit and rest of the senior players on sidelines. How can you not love Indian Team ❤️? #AsiaCupFinal #INDvBAN

— Abbas Haider (@abbas_haiderr) September 28, 2018

#INDvBAN @khaleelahmed lifting the trophy. Seniors aside. The culture of team India. Proud of you boys 🙂 @BCCI proud of you you are winning hearts pic.twitter.com/ZeKYBzCpdZ

— ?? ?? Anti Corona inspector (Thakur)?? ?? (@imRheaT) September 28, 2018

https://twitter.com/nairthegr8/status/1045778441281449984

all useless people praising @ImRo45 for the things he didnt do……………………it was MS who said him………..khaleel ahmed will definetly not get chance next time under rohits temporary captaincy????? https://t.co/8N435chIcp

— Avani (@avni96811008) October 8, 2018

True leader….

— Satyam Aditya Singh (@adityasatyam9) October 8, 2018