On Monday, Pakistan cricket team presented Australian cricketers with Christmas gifts which took over the internet. The move was appreciated by many but there was some surprise on Kerry O’Keefe’s part regarding the Pakistan cricket team’s gesture of bringing presents for the Australian team.
O’Keefe remarked that such gestures were not common in the past, as he questioned whether Sourav Ganguly, a former Indian captain, would have done the same for Steve Waugh, the Australian captain during that era.
The video uploaded by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), showing the entire visiting team bringing gifts for the Australian cricketers and their families, as well as distributing candies to children during an indoor training session, suggests a positive and friendly exchange between the teams.
O’Keefe’s remark that Pakistan must be “feisty” to beat the hosts Down Under might indicate his belief that a competitive and spirited approach is required to succeed in Australia, known for its challenging cricket conditions.
“This Test series is being played in the best of spirits? You’re not going to beat Australia in the best of spirits. Christmas Presents yesterday. Would Sourav Ganguly have arrived with Christmas presents for Steve Waugh? No.”
“You’ve got to play feisty against the Aussies. You have to have some spite. This is too pleasant. And then opening the Boxing Day with a half-volley.”
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