Watch - Heartwarming gesture! Rahmanullah Gurbaz gifts batting gloves to a young fan ahead of IPL 2024

Afghanistan cricketer Rahmanullah Gurbaz won hearts with a heartwarming gesture towards a young fan before the anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Rahmanullah Gurbaz brought joy to the fan by presenting him with a pair of batting gloves in Kolkata.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is currently in Kolkata as the Knight Riders prepare for the 17th edition of the T20 tournament. The right-handed batter joined the Kolkata-based franchise last year. The wicketkeeper batter was previously part of the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL.

In his debut season last year, the young batter from Afghanistan appeared in 11 matches for KKR, scoring 227 runs, with his highest score being 81*. Despite an average in the 20s, he showcased a commendable strike rate of 133.53 throughout his performances.

The Kolkata-based franchise retained the Afghanistan cricketer for the IPL 2024 season. Gurbaz is one of the wicketkeeper batters alongside Indian cricketer KS Bharat. He is expected to open innings and keep wickets in the upcoming season of the prestigious event.

Watch – Rahmanullah Gurbaz Gifts Batting Gloves to Young Fan

At the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, a heartwarming moment unfolded when a young fan requested Rahmanullah Gurbaz‘s batting gloves, which the Afghan player readily provided. Gurbaz’s gesture resonated widely, quickly going viral across social media platforms.

In the video shared on X, Gurbaz warmly interacted with the fan, asking what he desired, and the fan promptly requested gloves. Without hesitation, Gurbaz invited the fan closer and handed him his batting gloves, exemplifying a touching moment of sportsmanship.

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Gurbaz has proven himself with his match-winning performances in international cricket. He is anticipated to replicate his success in the IPL. Nonetheless, team management seeks more consistency from Gurbaz, particularly with Phil Salt as a potential alternative.

Didn’t Have Even 10 Rupees With Me At One Point – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmanullah Gurbaz praised Gautam Gambhir’s expertise, highlighting his accessibility for advice when needed. The batter is confident in his readiness and adaptability to varied conditions in the IPL.

“Gambhir sir is one of the most experienced people around. So, whenever I need anything, I can go to him and seek his advice. At present, I think I am well prepared and I know how to adjust to different conditions. Sometimes in cricket, you do come across stages when you aren’t able to score in some situations. But we have our experienced coaches in KKR who we can go to,” Gurbaz was quoted as saying by The Telegraph online.

Reflecting on his own past struggles with poverty, Gurbaz stressed the significance of mutual support among individuals. He highlighted his personal experience of not having enough resources for essential items like bats and gloves.

“We all are humans, so we should help each other. In our country, there’s so much poverty, and I too was poor. I didn’t have even 10 rupees with me at one point in time… Didn’t have enough money for my bat and gloves,” he concluded.

KKR will commence their campaign against SunRisers Hyderabad in Kolkata on March 23, with subsequent matches scheduled against RCB in Bengaluru on March 29 and the Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam on April 3, as per the preliminary schedule.

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