2018 ICC Awards: Five moments that can win 'Spirit of Cricket' award

#3 When Shoaib Malik consoled distraught Aftab Alam

At the end of the cricket won

One of the best 'Spirit of Cricket' moments of 2018 came in a Super Four game between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2018. The game also happened to be one of the closest ODI finishes in the history of cricket as Pakistan won the high tensed game with just three wickets and three balls to spare.

After a high-pressure game between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which the latter managed to win on the back of Shoaib Malik's nerve-wrenching knock, Aftab Alam couldn't control his tears after giving away ten runs from the final over as it marked Afghanistan's exit from the Asia Cup 2018. However, Malik was quick to respond as he consoled Aftab who was down on his knees while covering his face with his hands after the defeat.

It came as a sweet gesture from the Pakistani legend as the fans appreciated the sportsman spirit displayed by Shoaib Malik. He also was awarded the man of the match for the brilliant knock that took Pakistan over the line.