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As India celebrated a historic moment with the women’s cricket team lifting their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup on November 2, an unexpected video from across the border warmed millions of hearts online. Amid the nationwide joy and pride, a Pakistani cricket fan’s heartfelt gesture stood out — proving once again that sports can unite where politics often divides.The viral clip features Arshad Muhammad Hanif, proudly donning a Pakistan jersey, passionately cheering for the Indian women’s team during the final. What truly moved viewers, however, was the moment he stood up to sing India’s national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, ahead of the match. His spontaneous act of respect struck a deep emotional chord, earning widespread admiration from people
in both nations.
The video was originally shared with the caption, "A proud moment as Sunidhi Chauhan sings the Indian National Anthem before the India vs South Africa Women’s ODI World Cup Final! Goosebumps all around. Let’s cheer loud for our women in blue — bring the cup home!"After India’s victory, Arshad’s celebrations didn’t stop there. He posted several cheerful clips of himself rejoicing in Team India’s win. In one of them, he playfully remarked, “India walon kya yaar, World T20i, Champions Trophy, Asia Cup, aaj Women’s World Cup, bas karo yaar, gareebon ka bhi sochon,” leaving fans both amused and endeared by his humour. In another wholesome video, he was seen cutting a cake with his family — featuring a picture of the Indian women’s team printed on it. The internet flooded with appreciation for Arshad’s spirit. One user commented, “We are all one family at the end of the day except when we play each other,” while another wrote, “Glad to see women’s cricket getting maximum views across as many countries as possible. This is the beginning of a new era… Indian women leading from the front and making the sport popular in all countries.''
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