Nottinghamshire’s Mohammad Abbas (centre) and Ishan Kishan (proper) have a good time a wicket with teammates on the second day of the County Championship match towards Yorkshire at Nottingham on June 23, 2025. — X/@TrentBridge/Screengrab
Pakistani pacer Mohammad Abbas and Indian wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan gained over followers with a heartwarming celebration after a wicket throughout Nottinghamshire’s County Championship match towards Yorkshire on Monday.
A video of the gesture, that includes the duo shaking fingers and embracing, rapidly went viral, incomes widespread reward throughout each India and Pakistan.
The second got here on the second day of play when Abbas eliminated opener Adam Lyth for a duck, with Kishan taking a pointy catch behind the stumps.
Instantly after the dismissal, the 2 gamers got here collectively, shook fingers, and hugged one another in celebration — a uncommon and heartwarming sight for followers extra accustomed to seeing India and Pakistan gamers as fierce rivals.
Nottinghamshire County’s official social media accounts shared the clip, prompting an outpouring of admiration within the feedback, with many calling it a ravishing instance of the spirit of county cricket.
One fan, Khawaja Naeem Akbar, commented, “This is the true beauty of county cricket. I love and admire this game for moments like these.”
One other fan, Faizan, wrote that seeing Abbas and Kishan play collectively made him joyful and elevated his respect for each gamers.
Abdul Razzaq commented, “What a moment!” whereas Sultan Afridi described it as “a special moment for both Pakistan and India.”
One other person famous, “It’s been so long since we’ve seen players from both countries playing together like this.”
In the meantime, within the match, Kishan impressed with the bat in Nottinghamshire’s first innings, scoring a fluent 87 runs off 98 balls, together with one six and twelve fours.
Abbas bowled economically on the second day, ending with figures of 1 for 19 from 10 overs, together with 4 maidens.
This was not the primary time Indian and Pakistani gamers have shared the sphere in county cricket. Cheteshwar Pujara and Mohammad Rizwan beforehand performed collectively for Sussex.
Extra India-Pakistan pairings are anticipated later this season, with Ruturaj Gaikwad set to hitch Yorkshire in July, whereas Abdullah Shafique’s arrival has been delayed as a result of visa points.
