You know what? I really think that everyone should play at least one sport in their life. It teaches a person a valuable lesson which can’t be found in books – sportsmanship. It does not just help to deal with winning and losing, but also teaches one to stand by their rival when in need.
For example, in a recent match between India and Australia, Australia’s Cameron Green suffered a massive blow to his face by a ball smashed by Jasprit Bumrah. Green tried to catch the ball at first but it went through his hands and hit the side of his face, reports India Today.
What was striking is that Mohammad Siraj, who was on the non-striker’s end, immediately dropped his bat and rushed towards Green to check on him. After him, the rest of the players came through.
Have a look at the video here:
Siraj’s act of kindness is being lauded across Twitter. Several cricket fans shared the video and called it true sportsmanship.
Sportsmanship.👌👏🙏 pic.twitter.com/BLqfRjDqiz
— Awanish Sharan (@AwanishSharan) December 12, 2020
The blow sounded fairly severe in an empty stadium as Green went down on the pitch. Standing at the non-striker’s end, Mohammed Siraj immediately threw his bat aside and ran to Green’s aid as the bowler dropped to the floor
Miyaan Dil jeet liya#mohammedsiraj #CameronGreen pic.twitter.com/JN5XGIhBDi— Er. Dipanjan Chatterjee (@Dip_D_Rocker) December 11, 2020
India vs Australia: Mohammad Siraj’s sporting spirit won everyone’s heart https://t.co/Dz1jXzPwnq
— TEJAS D KULKARNI (@kultejas18) December 12, 2020
How is this for sportsmanship? Green cops one in the face, Siraj goes straight to check on him. 🇦🇺🇮🇳 #AUSAvIND #AUSAvINDA pic.twitter.com/ivPYyFF4qa
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) December 11, 2020
That’s the greatness of Indians.we prefer humanity than anyother thing.Salute for Siraj for showing gentleman’s courtesy.
— Aejaz🇮🇳 (@Aejazwritings) December 11, 2020
Great gesture by Siraj, he didn’t worry about his bat only had eyes from Green. Showed v there is more to life than a game.
— David Crellin (@dave_crellin) December 11, 2020
Spontaneous reaction from Siraj. It comes straight from his heart.
— Hunter ᵛᵃˡᶤᵐᵃᶤ (@Hunterof3) December 11, 2020
Absolutely brilliant from Mohammad Siraj. Ball hit Cameron Green's face and Siraj didn't care about the run and straightaway dropped his bat and checked on Green. Top spirit by him. pic.twitter.com/fmHAEcyy4c
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 11, 2020
Kudos to Mohammad Siraj for choosing kindness over rivalry!