How Afghan Cricketer Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s Diwali gesture lit up Ahmedabad & social media

November 13, 2023
Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: During this Diwali, the spirit of the festival reached a another hights when a video of Afghan cricketer Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s kind gesture went viral. Love Shah, an Ahmedabad resident, by chance witnessed the 22-year-old cricketer quietly offering money to the homeless near Doordarshan Tower here in Thaltej during the early hours of Saturday and captured the moment on his camera.

Capturing this heartwarming moment, Shah shared the video, which quickly went viral on social media platforms. Shah recounted witnessing Gurbaz stepping out of a car, interacting with a woman on the footpath, leaving something beside sleeping individuals, and quietly departing. Later, Shah found that Gurbaz had left Rs 500 notes near the people.

This act of generosity, shared by Shah on Sunday, gained traction on social media. The video was widely shared, including by his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), amplifying Gurbaz’s 3 am Diwali gesture to ensure even those on the streets felt the festive joy.

Shah, surprised by the video’s viral reach, expressed happiness about the recognition of Gurbaz’s goodwill in the city. This incident occurred after Afghanistan’s participation in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 in India, where despite the team’s loss in their last match against South Africa, Gurbaz’s performance was significant in their victories. His prowess was showcased in the 2023 IPL season while playing for KKR.

A member of the Afghanistan team’s management also stated that Gurbaz’s act of charity wasn’t a one-time occurrence. The team member emphasized Gurbaz’s consistent involvement in charitable activities in Afghanistan, reflecting his compassionate nature and further strengthening the bond between the Afghanistan team and the unwavering support they’ve received from India during the tournament. DeshGujarat

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