Cricket is a gentlemen’s game and sports has shown us some great gestures of sportsmanship over the years. IPL tournaments are not just about matches. There are also many moments in the tournament that become popular among cricket fans. Sometimes, there are some funny moments that are captured on camera, while some emotional moments also become part of the tournament. The IPL was no different from other cricket leagues and there were moments that were very emotional. Here we see the 5 most emotional moments of IPL. The Indian Premier League 20-20 not only serves Indian sporting action but also witnessed sports mention in this post we mention the top 5 heart-touching moments in IPL.
Top 5 heart-touching moments in IPL
Mandeep Singh
Mandeep Singh lost his father on October 24, 2020, he attended his father’s last rites from a video call. A day after his father’s death he decided to play a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Dubai. Hats off his dedication and commitment at the toughest time of his life. He opened the inning with KL Rahul and unfortunately, he could manage only 17 runs the Punjab team took to feed wearing a black arm-band as a mark of respect after the match Punjab Kings team dedicated their win to Mandeep’s father. Mandeep Singh was hailed by social media for putting a brave face as a young batsman after came to bat after suffering a personal loss.
Nitish Rana
Nitish Rana scored a brilliant half-century against Delhi Capitals on October 24, 2020. After his fifty Nitish Rana pulled out a jersey named Sunder, Sunder was his Father-in-Law who passed away the previous day after having lost his battle with Cancer. He Dedicated his fifty to his Father-in-Law who passed away due to Cancer the previous day. Nitish Rana Smashed 81 Runs in just 53 Balls on an emotional day for his family and pay tribute to his Father-in-Law.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant’s father passed away in his sleep in Roorkee on 5 April 2017 due to a Cardiac arrest the 19-year-old performed the last rites and reached Bangalore to take on the Royal Challenger Bangalore for the Delhi Daredevils reportedly Pant was back on time and even took part in a practice session the same evening there were further reports that he would miss the opening game after suffering minor burns on his left hand after performing the rituals the warrior not only played the match he scored a 33 ball half-century. He dedicated his fifty to his Father and pay him a tribute.
Shane Watson
Shane Watson played 2019 final with a bleeding knee Watson got six stitches after the final he injured his leg while diving at the non-striker’s end in Lasith Malinga’s over leaving his yellow uniform stained red around the left knee he scored 80 runs off just 59 balls including four sixes and eight fours before he was run out in the final over going for a second run again diving to make his ground Chennai Super Kings may have lost the final but Watson surely won Hearts of Billions.
David Warner
After losing 5 out of 6 matches in IPL 2021 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) decided to remove David Warner from the Captaincy and he was also dropped from the playing XI from the match against Rajasthan Royals. David Warner is the three times Orange cap winner, IPL 2016 Winning Captain and he was the leading run-scorer for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the last six seasons he has played One of the greatest players of IPL, it’s really hard to watch such a champion carrying drinks for his teammates. He could have easily sat in the dugout but volunteered to be a Team Man. This is what Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) means to him. He was so emotionally connected to the team, he is not just a player he is an emotion for all Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) fans.
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