Hardik Pandya interacts with Dhoni and his son Agastya. (Video frames) NEW DELHI: India’s thrilling win over England in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final at the iconic Wankhede Stadium produced many memorable moments on the field, but it was the emotional interactions off the field involving Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni and Pandya’s son Agastya that took social media by storm.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SIGN UP NOW!Pandya played a key all-rounder in India’s dramatic seven-run victory. The flamboyant all-rounder smashed 27 off just 12 balls to allow India to push with the bat late on, then bounced back to claim two crucial wickets during England’s chase. He also created a decisive moment in the field by dismissing England centurion Jacob Bethell, whose brilliant 105 almost took the game away from India.
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But all the same, the internet was captivated by the heart-wrenching moment after the match.The viral video shows Pandya looking up to the stands to greet Dhoni, who was watching from the gallery as the fans erupted into cheers. During the interaction, Pandya’s girlfriend Mahieka Sharma brought his son Agastya alongside Dhoni, creating a healthy scene that quickly went viral on social media.Afterwards, Dhoni was seen helping the youngster find his father and pointing down to the players’ tunnel leading to the dressing room. A touching moment between the legendary former captain and a young fan – Pandya’s son – melted hearts online.The Instagram user who shared the clip summed it up perfectly: “Moments like this are pure gold.”WATCH: Earlier in the match, India produced a batting masterclass after being asked to bat first. Sanju Samson led the charge with a brilliant 89 off 42 balls, his second consecutive half-century of the tournament. He forged a vital partnership with Ishan Kishan (39 off 18) and Shivam Dube (43 off 25) as India piled up a massive 253/7 in 20 overs.England defended valiantly thanks to Bethell’s sensational century, but the Indian bowlers held their nerve to the death. Jasprit Bumrah bowled a brilliant 18th over conceding just six runs before Pandya’s tight penultimate over turned the match decisively.England eventually finished on 246/7, losing by seven runs despite a valiant effort.India will now take on New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, aiming to become the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title.
