Baroda all-rounder Yusuf Pathan is in his best form as he started the Ranji Trophy with back to back and exceptional centuries in the opening game against Madhya Pradesh. And a video of Yusuf’s brother Irfan Pathan celebrating the hundred by jumping in joy. Both the Pathan brothers represent Baroda in the tournament.

Recently, Yusuf Pathan was seen exchanging sweets with the Jawans at the Baroda airport on the festive occasion of Diwali on Wednesday. As the whole country is celebrating Diwali, Yusuf thought of celebrating with Jawans this time. Apart from exchanging sweets, Yusuf also acknowledged them for working on a holiday.

He took to Twitter and posted pictures of him spending some valuable time with the Jawans and captioned them with a message which read,  “Salute to the #jawans who are working even on the festival day. We exchanged sweets at the Baroda airport on the occasion 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

However, this heart-warming gesture from the cricketer has won the hearts of his fans as Twitterati showered praises on him. The fans who are always active on social media were quick to hail the cricketer for his sweet gesture.

Twitter Reactions:

Masha allah bhot kub bhaijan

— Sultan (@Sultan600217561) October 18, 2017

Yosuf bhai you are doing great job….I respect you…keep shining

— Saruk Alam (@SarukAlam4) October 18, 2017

Salute to brave…
Well done @iamyusufpathan

— Janak Patel (@janakpatel008) October 18, 2017

#HappyDiwali 🎉 Let’s meet people & celebrate rather than immersing ourselves into tv programs or wishing people over messages. 🙏

— Bollywood Stage (@BollywoodStage) October 18, 2017

great job bro great human being @iamyusufpathan bhai 💯😍👌

— Salman Dal (@i_am_salman97) October 18, 2017

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

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

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

You’re doing a great job.

— Shagufta Yasmin (@imShaggy1985) October 18, 2017

Yusuf is playing Ranji Trophy under the captaincy of his brother Irfan Pathan. Yusuf, who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) couldn’t back his strong performance after the first game. He failed against Andhra and scored only a solitary run in both the innings.

Baroda needs to start winning soon and the form of the experienced lad remains key if they want to qualify to the next round. Yusuf is now enjoying a break of a couple of weeks before his team face-off against Tripura in a crucial Group C encounter.

May the light of the diyas guide you on the way to happiness and success. Happy Diwali to you and your family!

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