Top 5 emotional moments of the game that left the fans in tears

The cricket world is no different from this materialistic world where one is refrained from his desires. Ever since the evolution of the game, tears rolled down the cheeks either due to utter disappointment or when ecstasy was evident due to unbounded joy. In this article, we bring the 5 of the recent emotional moments of the game that saw the fans bring out the tissues.

5. Bangladesh lose Asia Cup final by a whisker

Bangladesh, one of the top evolving sides of the current era has never failed to surprise the cricket world. After defeating India in 2007 world cup and shutting the doors for the neighbours, Bangladesh has shown remarkable improvement over the years. The 2012 Asia Cup witnessed an entry of a surprise element in the finals. The minnows Bangladesh could not have been complacent after their maiden appearance in the finals and they never appeared to be. After restricting Pakistan to 236/9 in their 50 overs, Bangladesh got off to a fine start and were merrily cruising towards victory. But what followed later was a nightmare for the hosts. From 170/4 they were left stranded at 234/8 only to lose by a mere 2 runs. Incessant tears from the Bangladesh Tigers was one of those emotional moments that will haunt them.

4. When D/L method demolished South Africa’s world cup dream.

Life can be cruel at stages and so can be Mathematics. When the doors of World Cup final were ajar for the Proteas, rain shut them closed.”22 needed from 13″ that was what the equations read only to be changed to “22 needed from 7″  and then ” 22 needed to win from 1 ball”. D/L has changed the fate of the game on various occasions but not the way hopes disappeared from the South Africa camp.

3. When Ben Stokes handed the World Cup to West indies.

This was one of those emotional moments that saw two different teams crying at the same time, one in disdain and other bubbling in joy. In an epic World Cup Final clash, Windies needed 19 off the last over. Carlos Brathwaite, the hero of the final, smashed 4 consecutive sixes off Ben Stokes to clinch the World Cup title.

2. When “God” bid adieu to the game

The entire nation was in tears at the same moment when Sachin Tendulkar stepped on the ground for one last time, not to bat, but to deliver his final speech. The cricket world saw the end of an illustrious career, leaving the fans across the globe heartbroken and one of the most emotional moments of the sport.

1. When the cricket world lost a promising young lad ‘Phil Hughes’

Could there have been a day worse than this? Young Phil Hughes was struck on his head by a lethal bouncer from Sean Abbott. The young batsman was rushed immediately to the hospital and later lost his life in a dreadful on-field incident. The world mourned his death and former the Aussie skipper Michael Clarke could not hold himself together with what happened. Phil Hughes’ funeral saw the most emotional moments in the history of the game.