In the early hours of Sunday (November 12), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the opening batter for the Afghanistan cricket team, was seen in Ahmedabad streets, quietly distributing money to those in need to celebrate Diwali.
Gurbaz, without disturbing sleeping individuals on the curbs, placed money beside them and departed in his car.
अफगानिस्तान से आया एक फरिश्ता 🥹
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) November 12, 2023
RJ Love Shah spotted @RGurbaz_21 near his home in Ahmedabad, quietly spreading some love ahead of Diwali, hours before the Afghanistan team returned home after their heartwarming World Cup journey ended on Friday night.
🎥: RJ Love Shah |… pic.twitter.com/TOeUBKwXwh
Despite Afghanistan concluding their 2023 ODI World Cup with a loss to South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Hashmatullah Shahidi and his team showcased a commendable performance, finishing sixth overall.
Noteworthy victories against Pakistan and England, along with a formidable challenge to five-time champions Australia at the Wankhede Stadium, marked their campaign.
Gurbaz contributed 280 runs in nine matches with an average of 31.11 and a strike rate of 98.93. While he achieved fifties in wins against England and Pakistan, his form dwindled towards the end, scoring only 56 runs in the last four matches.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is very well connected with the nation. His deeper understanding of the nation grew during his debut Indian Premier League (IPL) stint with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) earlier this year.
As a result of finishing in the top 8 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 points table, Afghanistan have now also qualified for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 that is to be played in Pakistan.
