Yusuf Pathan celebrates Diwali with CISF jawans

Power-hitting Indian batsman Yusuf Pathan has often astonished cricket fans with explosive knocks on the field but, on Thursday, the cricketer sent everyone is surprise as he exchanged sweets with CISF personnel at Baroda airport on auspicious occasion of Diwali.

New Delhi: Power-hitting Indian batsman Yusuf Pathan has often astonished cricket fan with explosive knocks on the field but, on Thursday, the supporters were delighted to see their star making a warm gesture as he exchanged sweets with CISF jawans at the Baroda airport on auspicious occasion of Diwali.

The 34-year-old took to Twitter and wrote about the respect he has for armed forces who work even on festive occasions.

“Salute to the jawans who are working even on the festival day. We exchanged sweets at the Baroda airport on the occassion of Diwali. #HappyDiwali.”

Salute to the #jawans who are working even on the festival day. We exchanged sweets at the Baroda airport on the occassion of Diwali. #HappyDiwali pic.twitter.com/mtkdsEfNpA

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) October 18, 2017

The respect ‘elder’ Pathan showed is earning him appreciations from all horizons and the twitterati has hailed him for his warm gesture.

Kudos 👏 👏 to Yusuf Bhai for taking special care about #jawans !!

They feel happy !!#BarodaMan #BarodaAirport #PathanBrothersMania 💪👊✌️🏏

— Phani teja 🇮🇳 (@phani98495) October 18, 2017

Sukriye pathan.. Heart of lion 🦁

— BABAR KHAN.... (@BabarKh14076139) October 18, 2017

Salute to our brave hearts #jawans🇮🇳moment of true sportsmanship Yusi Bhai 👍

— Ashish Kapoor (@ashcupper26) October 18, 2017

Big salute..
Massive Respect..🙏🙏

— Gautian Pallavi 🇮🇳 (@mspallaviyadav) October 18, 2017

That is wat Pathans are known for. Gr8 gesture pathan sahab. #GoldenHeart #Respect

— Dhiraj (@way2dhir) October 19, 2017

Such a gr8 gesture!!!🙏🙏🙏

— ❤Virushka❤ (@vohra_kritika) October 18, 2017