"Tu to dev manus nikla" - Fans react as Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz captured giving money to poor sleeping on the streets of Ahmedabad on Diwali

In a heartwarming gesture, Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz was caught offering money to the poor sleeping at night in Ahmedabad on Diwali (November 12). Gurbaz did the good deed before his team left India after the end of their 2023 World Cup campaign.

In a viral video reshared by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Gurbaz can be seen silently dropping ₹500 notes to the poor on the occasion of Diwali, a festival of lights that is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil.

The Knight Riders captioned the post:

"@rjlove_shah spotted @rahmanullah.gurbaz near his home in Ahmedabad, quietly spreading some love ahead of Diwali, hours before the Afghanistan team returned home after their heartwarming World Cup journey ended on Friday night."

“From working tirelessly to raise money for the victims of the Herat Earthquake in Afghanistan earlier this month, to this act of kindness in a foreign land - you inspire us all. God bless you, jaani (dear),” the post added.

Watch the video below:

Fans on X lauded Gurbaz for the special gesture. One user shared a meme that read:

"Tu to dev manus nikla re (You turned out to be a God's figure)."

Here are some more reactions:

On the professional front, Gurbaz amassed 280 runs in nine matches at an average of 31.11, including two half-centuries.

Afghanistan finish sixth in 2023 World Cup, qualify for 2025 Champions Trophy

Afghanistan finished sixth with eight points in the table and secured a place in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. They were equal on points with fifth-placed Pakistan but the Men in Green have a better net run rate.

Afghanistan defeated defending champions England by 69 runs in the World Cup. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side then registered easy wins over Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands. The Afghans also troubled five-time champions Australia before Glenn Maxwell played the innings of a lifetime to take the Aussies past the finish line.

Afghanistan's results at the ODI World Cup:

October 7: Lost to Bangladesh by six wickets

October 11: Lost to India by eight wickets

October 15: Beat England by 69 runs

October 18: Lost to New Zealand by 149 runs

October 23: Beat Pakistan by eight wickets

October 30: Beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets

November 3: Beat Netherlands by seven wickets

November 7: Lost to Australia by three wickets

November 10: Lost to South Africa by five wickets.