Colin Munro’s heartwarming interaction with a ball boy during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match has captured the admiration of fans. The New Zealand batsman, representing Islamabad United in PSL’s season 9, displayed kindness during the 20th match against Peshawar Zalmi at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Monday.
In a video that has since gone viral, when a ball boy missed a catch beyond the boundary while United was fielding, Munro offered a side hug and shared some coaching tips with him. Later in the match, the same boy had another chance and successfully caught the ball. Munro celebrated the moment by lifting the young boy in joy.
The cricketing community has widely praised this gesture, describing it as one of the most heartwarming moments on the cricket field. The video has been shared on social media, garnering millions of views and eliciting positive reactions from fans.
Many social media users expressed their admiration for Munro’s sportsmanship, with comments like, “Can’t stop watching this man,” and “Munro, you just won many hearts today. That is some pure humbleness.” The video has become a testament to the camaraderie and joy that sports can bring.