Rohit Sharma Hails New Zealand U-19 Team's Heart-Warming Gesture To Injured Kirk McKenzie

The ICC U-19 World Cup quarter-final clash between New Zealand and West Indies witnessed a heart-warming moment when Kiwi players Jesse Tashkoff and pacer Joseph Field helped injured Windies’ batsman Kirk McKenzie to go off the field. The gesture by the youngsters earned praise from the vice-captain of the Indian National Cricket Team, Rohit Sharma.

In an instance of uplifting the spirit of cricket, two New Zealand batsmen carried an injured West Indies player on shoulders off the field, winning hearts for their gesture and brilliant presence of mind.

Both players received plaudits from all over, including cricket superstar Rohit, for their act of kindness and for offering a helping hand to McKenzie.

The incident took place during the 48th over when West Indies’ innings ended after registering a total of 238.

McKenzie was the final batsman to be dismissed. However, the batter found it difficult to walk off the field due to cramps. It was then that the New Zealand players decided to carry the player off the field.

Rohit Sharma on a heartwarming gesture from Kiwis youngsters:

So good to see this #SpiritOfCricket at its best. https://t.co/qzUZjEuRt5

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) January 30, 2020

Getting into the details of the match, the West Indies won the toss and opted to bat in the second quarter-final of the Under-19 World Cup. McKenzie top-scored for the Caribbean team with his knock of 99 off 104 deliveries.

The West Indies were bowled out for 238, setting New Zealand a target of 239 to advance to the semis of the tournament.

Kristian Clarke was the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand who finished with figures of four for 25. Chasing 238, Kiwis won the match in the last over. At once stage, New Zealand was struggling after being reduced to 153/8.

In the end, Joey Field (38*) and Kristian Clarke (46*) took the Kiwis over the line. Now the side will face the winner of the quarter-final clash between South Africa and Bangladesh.

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