India won the 5-match T20I series vs. Australia 4-1.
India won the first two games while Australia made a comeback and beat them in the third T20I to stay alive. However, the hosts defeated the visitors in the last two games to end the series on a high.
India won the fifth and final T20I in style as they defended 160 runs in Bengaluru. Shreyas Iyer’s 53 and Akshar Patel’s 31 took India to 160/8. Then despite Ben McDermott’s 54, Mukesh Kumar’s 3/32 and two wickets each by Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh ensured Australia was restricted to 154/8 in 20 overs as Men in Blue won by 6 runs and took the series 4-1.
After the match, Indian batter Tilak Varma posted a heart-warming picture with Australian all-rounder Tim David on his social media with jerseys of one another. The two players are part of the Mumbai Indians franchise in the Indian Premier League.
Not only them, but Punjab Kings teammates Arshdeep Singh and Nathan Ellis also exchanged jerseys.
It's pretty uncommon to see cricketers exchange shirts after a game as a sign of camaraderie and appreciation for each other's efforts on the field.
The action exemplifies sportsmanship. The jerseys exchanged serve as permanent souvenirs of the games played and the friendships forged across the competitive difference. Cricketers exchanging jerseys show their mutual respect and appreciation for one another. It's a symbolic gesture that emphasizes the shared experiences and respect that transcend the game's competitive aspect.