IPL 2017: Hashim Amla wins hearts with 'fair play', Twitter salutes his honesty

Bengaluru, May 5: South Africa opener Hashim Amla proved why he's termed as one of the best ambassadors of game with his on-field gesture during a match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017.

The Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) opener garnered applause for his 'fair play' during match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IPL 2017: Hashim Amla wins heart with 'fair play', Twitter salutes his honesty — Hashim Amla walks back during game against RCB. Image Courtesy: BCCI

It was the first over of the match when Amla nicked the ball for a faint edge off pacer Aniket Choudhary and the ball was caught by wicketkeeper Kedar Jadhav.

Neither the bowler nor the wicketkeeper appealed for the wicket, but Amla having realised that the ball had brushed his willow immediately walked back towards the dug-out.

It was only after Amla's decision to walk back when the bowler appealed and the umpire raised the finger in unison.

Amla's gesture would definitely earn some points for the fair play.

Earlier in the week, Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) batsman MS Dhoni walked back after getting caught behind by the wicketkeeper during match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Here's the video of Amla's 'soft' dismissal:

#IPL VIDEO: @amlahash - The Fair Play ambassador https://t.co/bMIaoUH4OK #RCBvKXIP
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 5, 2017

This is how Twitterati hailed the South African cricketer for his honesty:

How many batsmen would walk without bowler appealing but that's how this guy plays his cricket @amlahash @IPL #honestman
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 5, 2017

Irfan Pathan

This is how India cricketer Irfan Pathan saluted the greatness of Hashim Amla.

Hashim Amla. So much class. So much grace. No one even appealed. He just started walking. Absolute legend.
— Mihir Ravani (@MihirRavani) May 5, 2017

Fan hails the 'legend' Amla

Another fan hailed the cricketer for showing his grace and walking back without even thinking for a split second.

I wouldn't mind playing street cricket with Hashim Amla 😅 You don't apeal, and he walks 😎 But that's how the legend plays the game 😂 #IPL🏏 pic.twitter.com/pwWpB16UU6
— #NaeemForPresident (@NaeemHoosain) May 5, 2017

Fan doffs his hat to Amla

Another fan hailed the cricketer for showing honesty in an IPL game to keep the spirit of the game.

Cricket is Still Gentleman's Game Proved by #HashimAmla . Thats Hashim Amla for You. #RCBvKXIP #10SaalAapkeNaam @SonySix @SonyMax #eit20
— Prince Rajbhar (@PrinceRajbhar17) May 5, 2017

Cricket's real Gentleman

A fan felt players like Hashim Amla make cricket a Gentlemen's Game with their greatness.

Players like Hashim Amla and MS Dhoni are the best examples of sportsmanship. #RCBvKXIP #IPL #IPL2017 pic.twitter.com/AllFDcMAYO
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) May 5, 2017

Fan salutes greatness of Amla and Dhoni

A fan saluted the greatness of the senior cricketers for keeping the spirit of the Gentlemen's Game high.

Meanwhile, Bangalore restricted Punjab to 138/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Axar Patel (38 not out) and Manan Vohra (25) were the major contributors to Punjab's cause.

Punjab got off to a poor start as openers Hashim Amla (1) and Martin Guptill (9) were sent back to the pavilion inside five overs.

Amla was dismissed by medium pacer Aniket Choudhary on the penultimate ball of the first over and Guptill was dismissed by Sreenath Aravind in the fourth over.

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