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IND vs SA: Before the 2nd T20I between India and South Africa in Mullanpur, a funny and sweet moment between two Indian cricketers became the talk of the internet. A video showed Jitesh Sharma walking up to Harleen Deol on the ground. Suddenly, Jitesh bent down and touched Harleen’s feet, which made her laugh. She then patted him on the back with a smile.
Why Did Jitesh Sharma Touch Harleen Deol’s Feet?
Jitesh touched Harleen’s feet as a respectful and playful gesture.
In Indian culture, touching someone’s feet is a way of showing respect. Jitesh and Harleen know each other well, so he did it in a funny, friendly way to greet her. It was not serious — it was just a light moment between two cricketers, showing their friendship.
The Video That Fans Loved
In the viral clip, Jitesh is seen holding his bat and gloves, dressed in his practice clothes. Harleen was in full team kit and wearing stylish sunglasses. They talked for a few seconds, and as Jitesh walked away, Harleen gently tapped his shoulder again.
Harleen recently played in the Women’s World Cup 2025, scoring 169 runs in five innings at an average of 33.80. Even though she was not selected for the knockout matches, she remains an important member of the Indian women’s team. Since she is from Punjab, this match was at her home ground.
Watch Video:
Jitesh Sharma touched the feet of Harleen Deol 🙏 pic.twitter.com/89NXxFHqL1
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Jitesh Sharma did well in the match. He made a brilliant run-out to dismiss Quinton de Kock and later scored an important 27 runs. Unfortunately, his efforts were not enough for India.
South Africa won the match by 51 runs, thanks to De Kock’s superb 90, and the series is now tied 1–1. India had earlier won the first match by 101 runs.
Next Match in Dharamsala
The series now moves to Dharamsala for the 3rd T20I on Sunday, December 14. India will try to make a comeback, while South Africa will look to continue the momentum. With the 2026 T20 World Cup coming up, both teams want to test their best combinations.
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