Nidahas Trophy 2018: Rohit Sharma waves Sri Lankan flag during victory lap

The Nidahas Trophy for the T20 triangular series featuring Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh was organized to celebrate Sri Lanka, the hosts, 70th independence anniversary. The tournament was a witness to some sparkling encounters and eventually, it was India who emerged victorious by defeating Bangladesh in a cliffhanger in the Final at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

However, the event was marred by a few controversies, especially during the business end of the tournament. The likes of Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan were slapped with fines and demerit points following their unsportsmanlike behaviour on the field. The series was undoubtedly an intensified one, both form the cricketing and non-cricketing perspectives.

The wonderful gesture by Rohit Sharma

Nevertheless, the series ended on an impressive note with a jaw-dropping final. The game wasn’t only filled with sterling performances, but also some heartfelt gestures by the Indian cricketers. After the game, Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, took the Sri Lankan national flag and took a lap of honour in order to acknowledge the support of the local supporters.

Subsequently, the Mumbai cricketer earned accolades and respect from the Lankan fraternity. The Sri Lankan fans also extended their support to the Indian players. Some of them carried a banner which telecasted their admiration for the Indian cricketers and them support for Rohit Sharma’s men throughout the game. They wrote “No more cobra dance. Cheer 4 India”.

The post-match celebration also saw a couple of Indian and Sri Lankan fans hugging each other, which is heartwarming, to say the least. Sudhir Gautam, the ardent fan of Sachin Tendulkar and the Indian team, was lifted by a Sri Lankan fan, which highlighted the healthy relationship between the people from both the nations. The series had a fitting closure courtesy of Dinesh Karthik‘s heroics and the gestures from the nations.

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