Shoaib Malik's Response To Indian Fans Calling Him 'Jiju' Is Winning Hearts -- WATCH

Veteran Pakistani batsman Shoaib Malik has won millions of hearts following his response to some Indian fans who were calling him 'jiju, jiju,' during the Asia Cup Super 4 game between India and Pakistan on September 23.

Malik, is married to Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza, was stationed near the boundary line when some Indian team fans decided to tease him. Fans started referring to him as 'jiju,' which means brother-in-law in English, to which Malik turned and waved then back with a smile on his face.

Malik’s this brilliant gesture was caught on cam and the video has gone viral on social media sites.

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Sabke favorite humare jiju #asiacup2018 #indiavspakistan #indvspak #shoaibmalik #legend #jeejaji

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Earlier, Team India led by Rohit Sharma won the match by 9 wickets as they outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan in all departments of the game.

For Pakistan, senior-most member of the current Pakistani side, Malik played a gritty 78-run knock to guide his team reach 237/7 in their allotted 50 overs.

 

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The of the innings with the bat @realshoaibmalik Runs 78 Ball 90 4s 4 6s 2 #MightyMalik #ShoaibMalik #INDvPAK #AsiaCup2018 #HarSaansMeinBolo

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In reply, Indian openers Rohit and Shikhar Dhawan struck centuries to hand India a dominating 9-wicket victory at the Dubai International Stadium.

 

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#ShikharDhawan #AsiaCup2018 #INDvPAK @shikhardofficial

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With this win, Indian team entered the finals of the Asia Cup 2018.