Cricket is hailed by many as a gentleman’s sport. The civilized class of the world plays this sport because unlike football and rugby, there is not much physical contact in this sport. Although there have been many controversial incidents in cricket history, one cannot rule out the fact that it is still a gentlemen’s game.
To play cricket at the international level is a matter of pride. However, a cricket needs to sacrifice his personal life and family functions to ensure that he is there for his country. Over the years, several cricketers have lost their loved ones in cricket history. However, they did not lose their ground, and still continued to serve their nation religiously.
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Here’s a look at the top 5 cricketers who came back like champions after deep personal losses.
5.Asif Ali
Pakistani batsman Asif Ali was a part of the Pakistani squad in England when he lost his two-year-old daughter. His daughter was battling against cancer in the United States of America. However, Ali still maintained his focus and even played in the 2019 World Cup for Pakistan.
He set an example for everyone to follow with his mental toughness and commitment to the nation.
