Both the cricketer and the crowd experience intense emotions during the game. Only an intense love for cricket would lead to a player crying. Here is a list of five times when cricketers shed tears of joy or sorrow during competitive matches.
#1 Virat Kohli’s After India’s World T20 Exit
The talented cricketer had not anticipated being knocked out of the World T20 early. He could not stop crying when India failed to prevent South Africa from scoring higher than 121.
#2 Final Farewell of Inzamam-ul-Haq in ODI
Inzamam-ul-Haq, a former Pakistan batsman and captain, was overcome with emotion and started to cry when he was dismissed during a World Cup game against Zimbabwe in 2007. This was his last One Day International match before retirement and as he walked back to the dressing room, he could not control his feelings.
#3 South Africa: After the Fall of the 2015 World Cup
In the 2015 World Cup, South Africa nearly defeated New Zealand in the semi-finals and made it to the finals. It was one of the most thrilling matches of the event, and it all came down to the last over, yet South Africa still lost. The emotions of the entire team were quickly visible, and it was impossible to hold back the tears.
#4 Sachin Tendulkar: Making History with His 100th Century
It was a momentous day in cricket when Sachin Tendulkar made a historic accomplishment: his 100th century against Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla stadium in Mirpur at the 2012 Asia Cup. This remarkable event has been memorable across the globe and the iconic cricketer was overcome with emotion.
#5 Yuvraj and Harbhajan After Winning the 2011 World Cup
In India, cricket is not just a sport but a way of life. Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh expressed joy when they emerged victorious in the 2011 World Cup. The final over began with India needing 15 runs to take the win, and the entire nation held its breath as MS Dhoni sealed the victory with his iconic ‘helicopter’ shot.
