While the tales of triumphs and comebacks will always stick in our memories, the sportsmanlike behavior of the players is certainly something we'll never forget. It is not as simple to behave well when playing these games because of the enormous stakes involved. However, cricketers display great sportsmanship at times and win people’s hearts. Let us look at the best fair-play moments in cricket.
1. Virat Kohli Helps Joe Root
As Joe Root writhed in agony on the ground today, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli came up and assisted him. He had a cramp. Before any muscles were harmed by the cramp, Kohli intervened to assist. Root hit a magnificent century on the first test's day.
2. Virat Kohli – Kumar Sangakara
Indian captain Virat Kohli's affection and respect for Sri Lanka's legendary cricketer, Kumar Sangakkara, who was his most dangerous and crazily gifted opponent, shined like a beacon throughout the cricketing world. They "taught us how to love and respect opponents" through their actions. Virat Kohli wrote a heartfelt letter to express his love for Sangakara.
3. Gautam Gambhir Giving His Mom To Virat Kohli
Gautam Gambhir handed his Man of the Match Award to the youngster, Virat Kohli against Sri Lanka, back in 2009. Being Virat Kohli's first ODI century makes this gift even more heartfelt. The performance was overshadowed by Gautam Gambhir's 150 runs, which was a career-high in ODIs. However, the left-handed opener prevented it from happening and once again made Virat Kohli the center of attention.
4. Ms Dhoni Giving Captaincy To Ganguly
Ganguly provided Dhoni an opportunity to advance in order and showcase his talent by bringing him into the ODI team. MS Dhoni repaying the favor to "The Prince of Calcutta" was only right. The wicketkeeper-batsman achieved that in style and made Dada's retirement as meaningful as it could be. On the final day of his international career, Dhoni persuaded Sourav Ganguly to take over as team captain. In Nagpur, against Australia, Ganguly announced his retirement in 2008.
5. Ms Dhoni Lets Virat Kohli Get The Winning Run
When MS Dhoni defended the ball to ensure that Virat Kohli scored the winning runs because he earned it, it was one of the instances that showed respect for one another and good sportsmanship. The event took occurred in the semi-final- India against South Africa in World Cup T20, 2014. To win and advance to the finals, India needed just one run in the final over, thus they chased the target. In the championship game, they fell to Sri Lanka.
6. Virat Kohli Calls Indian Physio For Nayeem Khan
Nayeem Hasan was struck by a vicious bouncer from Mohammed Shami during the game. However, because he was caring for Liton Das, Bangladesh did not have a physio at that time. The same bowler also hit Liton Das with a bouncer while a physiotherapist was busy treating Liton. However, Virat Kohli addressed the group and requested that the Indian Physio come out and help the child.
7. Virat Kohli Stops Fans From Booing Steve Smith
India's first encounter with Australia at the World Cup in 2019 featured Steve Smith and David Warner. Because of the Sandpapergate event, Warner and Smith were serving their suspension. Fans all across the world had unfavorable reactions to both of them after their returns. Both of them had to deal with the hostile atmosphere of the audience ever since they returned to international cricket. The booing for the Australian decreased after the Indian captain requested that Indian supporters respect Steve Smith. Steve Smith thought it was a sweet gesture and that the Indian captain should be commended for it.
8. Hashim Amla (Rcb Vs Kxip, 2017)
Hashim Amla received a slight edge off an Aniket Choudhary delivery during the opening over, but neither the fielding unit nor the umpire paid much attention to it. The fielders didn't realize what had happened until the South African started to walk back, and the umpire also raised his finger at that point.
9. David Warner (Srh Vs Gl, 2017)
At 88/1, Moises Henriques smashed a straight delivery from Basil Thampi past the bowler, who saw his shoe fly out in an attempt to stop the ball. Before completing the single, David Warner picked up the sneaker and gave it to Basil Thampi. The Hyderabad crowd applauded loudly in support of the decision.
10. Suresh Raina (Dd Vs Gl, 2017)
Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant set off the fireworks as the former sped to 97 off only 42 deliveries. He managed to pull an outside edge off a ball from Basil Thampi, though, and it fell into Dinesh Karthik's gloves without incident. Rishabh Pant stood on the field inconsolable after missing out on an IPL century for a little while before Gujarat Lions skipper Suresh Raina approached him and consoled him.
