Cricket often delivers more than just unforgettable moments on the field; it reveals the spirit of sportsmanship that transcends the game itself. In a heartwarming incident of IPL 2025 that has won hearts beyond the boundary ropes, Lucknow Super Giants’ explosive batter Nicholas Pooran displayed an exceptional act of empathy and kindness.
Nicholas Pooran’s touching gesture for the injured LSG fan
During LSG’s match against Gujarat Titans on April 12 at the Ekana International Stadium, Pooran’s blistering knock of 61 off 34 balls, peppered with seven towering sixes, brought fans to their feet—except one, who got struck on the head by one of those very sixes.
The injured fan, identified as Nabeel, was quickly attended to, his wound dressed by medics. Remarkably, the pain didn’t dull his passion. He stayed back to watch the game, beaming with pride over LSG’s victory. Days later, as LSG prepared for their match against the Delhi Capitals, Pooran ensured that Nabeel’s bravery and loyalty didn’t go unnoticed. In a sweet gesture, the West Indies cricketer met the fan in person, handed him a signed cap, and checked in on his recovery with a simple yet caring question: “All is well?”
Here’s the video:
“Bas apni Lucknow ki team jeetti rehni chahiye” 💙 pic.twitter.com/DJkLKzMkP3
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 21, 2025
Pooran’s fine form in IPL 2025
The fan’s response was every bit as passionate as Pooran’s six-hitting spree. “Chakka aa jaaye, sar phoot jaaye, koi dikkat nahi hai. Lekin apni Lucknow ki team jeetti rehni chahiye,” Nabeel said, with an unshakable smile. His words—roughly translating to “Even if a six hits my head again, I don’t mind, as long as Lucknow keeps winning”—captured the undying spirit of the IPL fanbase. For many, it’s more than a game; it’s an emotion, a connection that runs deeper than runs scored or wickets taken.
Pooran, who has been in blistering form this season with 368 runs in 8 innings at an average of 52.57, isn’t just winning games—he’s winning hearts. The 29-year-old’s previous encounter with Delhi Capitals saw him smashing 75 runs off 30 balls, though the Capitals edged past LSG in a one-wicket thriller.
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