WATCH: Jitesh Sharma respectfully touches Harleen Deol’s feet after India’s loss in 2nd T20I
In an unforgettable moment, she stole the spotlight IndiaSecond T20I defeat vs South Africa In Mullanpur, wicket-keeper Jitesh Sharma She was seen touching the Indian cricketer Harleen DeolFeet. The gesture, which was captured on camera and widely shared on social media, was admired by fans who expressed their appreciation for the 30-year-old’s humility and respect.
India falter with the bat after opting to field first
India entered the competition with confidence after their thumping win in the opening match of the five-match series. However, the scenario flipped dramatically on Wednesday night (11 December), as the hosts struggled to find rhythm with both ball and bat. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, India were hoping to take an early advantage, but their plans collapsed against South Africa’s in-form batting unit.
Stars stars Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh He suffered an uncharacteristic off day, conceding badly without making any progress. Their inability to bat allowed South Africa’s top order to settle comfortably and dictate the flow of the innings.
Quinton de Kockin particular, was unstoppable. The left-hander showed off his full range of batting en route to 90 off 46 deliveries, smashing five boundaries and seven towering fours. His attack put India under immediate pressure, and the momentum only intensified with deaths.
The Proteas post a strong total on the board
South Africa has benefited from the strong foundation laid by de Kock. In the final stages of the roles, Donovan Ferreira and David Miller He unleashed brutal hitting, pushing the visitors to a massive score of 213/4. Their late prosperity has left India facing a hot pursuit and little margin for error.
Despite brief moments of promise, India’s response never actually began. The top order failed to establish partnerships, and the required run rate continued to rise. Jitesh showed some resistance with 27 off 17 fast balls, but it wasn’t enough to revive the chase. India eventually bowed out for 162 all out, giving South Africa a comprehensive 51-run win, squareing the series 1-1.
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Jitesh Sharma’s humble act of respect for Harleen Deol is winning the internet
Amid the disappointment of the loss, Geach’s sincere gesture became the biggest talking point of the night. After the post-match formalities, Jitesh approached Harleen – who was present at the venue – and touched her feet respectfully, recognizing her stature and contributions to Indian cricket. The moment, captured in a viral video, was widely praised as it reflects the deep-rooted culture of respect prevalent in Indian sports.
Here is the video:
Jitesh Sharma touched Harleen Deol’s foot 🙏 pic.twitter.com/89NXxFHqL1
– Vikas (@Vikas662005) December 12, 2025
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2025-12-12 09:42:00



