The ongoing Legends League Cricket (LLC) has brought all the yesteryear stars together and the tournament is being held currently in Doha. Shahid Afridi is leading the Asia Lions, who have qualified for the final and will lock horns with Chris Gayle-starrer World Giants on Monday (March 20).&nbsp;

Recently, Afridi made heads turn when he gave an autograph to a fan (an Indian security official who is a big fan of the Pakistan&nbsp;star)&nbsp;on an Indian flag. The video of the incident has gone viral in no time on social media platforms. The video was shared by Cricket Pakistan's official Twitter handle who captioned it, "BIG MAN WITH A BIG HEART"

Here's the clip:&nbsp;

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Shahid Afridi gives an autograph to a fan on the Indian flag 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LLC2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LLC2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SAfridiOfficial</a> <a href="https://t.co/LonnLwlDAt">pic.twitter.com/LonnLwlDAt</a>
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Afridi is a legend of the gentlemen's game. He led Pakistan across formats and took them to the semi-finals of the 2011 ODI World Cup, where the Men in Green lost to eventual winners MS Dhoni-led India by 29 runs in Mohali. The all-rounder represented Pakistan in 27 Tests, 398 ODIs, and 99 T20Is while amassing 1,716, 8,064 and 1,416 runs respectively. In addition, he claimed 48, 395, and 98 wickets in Tests, ODIs and T20Is respectively.

Afridi-led Asia Lions beat Gautam Gambhir's India Maharajas in the eliminator to face World Giants in the summit clash. India's squad featured Gambhir, Robin Uthappa, Suresh Raina, Pragyan Ojha, Md Kaif, Harbhajan Singh, etc.&nbsp;

Asia Lions features Afridi, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Upul Tharanga, Misbah-ul-Haq, Sohail Tanvir, etc. whereas World Giants is led by Aaron Finch and includes Eoin Morgan, Gayle, Hashim Amla, Brett Lee, and likes.

The ongoing Legends League Cricket (LLC) has brought all the yesteryear stars together and the tournament is being held currently in Doha. Shahid Afridi is leading the Asia Lions, who have qualified for the final and will lock horns with Chris Gayle-starrer World Giants on Monday (March 20).

The ongoing Legends League Cricket (LLC) has brought all the yesteryear stars together and the tournament is being held currently in Doha. Shahid Afridi is leading the Asia Lions, who have qualified for the final and will lock horns with Chris Gayle-starrer World Giants on Monday (March 20). Recently, Afridi made heads turn when he gave an autograph to a fan (an Indian security official who is a big fan of the Pakistan star) on an Indian flag. The video of the incident has gone viral in no time on social media platforms. The video was shared by Cricket Pakistan's official Twitter handle who captioned it, "BIG MAN WITH A BIG HEART" Here's the clip: 𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝑴𝑨𝑵 𝑾𝑰𝑻𝑯 𝑨 𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑻 😍 Shahid Afridi gives an autograph to a fan on the Indian flag 🙌#LLC2023 @SAfridiOfficial pic.twitter.com/LonnLwlDAt — Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) March 19, 2023 × Also read: "I still appreciate that...": Robin Uthappa recalls how MS Dhoni was open with him about playing in IPL Afridi is a legend of the gentlemen's game. He led Pakistan across formats and took them to the semi-finals of the 2011 ODI World Cup, where the Men in Green lost to eventual winners MS Dhoni-led India by 29 runs in Mohali. The all-rounder represented Pakistan in 27 Tests, 398 ODIs, and 99 T20Is while amassing 1,716, 8,064 and 1,416 runs respectively. In addition, he claimed 48, 395, and 98 wickets in Tests, ODIs and T20Is respectively. Afridi-led Asia Lions beat Gautam Gambhir's India Maharajas in the eliminator to face World Giants in the summit clash. India's squad featured Gambhir, Robin Uthappa, Suresh Raina, Pragyan Ojha, Md Kaif, Harbhajan Singh, etc. Asia Lions features Afridi, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Upul Tharanga, Misbah-ul-Haq, Sohail Tanvir, etc. whereas World Giants is led by Aaron Finch and includes Eoin Morgan, Gayle, Hashim Amla, Brett Lee, and likes.

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A leading diaspora group in the US will hoist India’s National Flag at the Times Square this week, the first time the Indian tricolour will be unfurled at the iconic New York City destination.

The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut said in a statement that it “will be creating history" on August 15, 2020 by “hosting the first ever flag hoisting ceremony at Times Square" to commemorate India’s Independence Day.

“It will be the first time ever that India’s tricolour will be unfurled at the iconic venue in all its glory," the organisation said, adding that Consul General of India in New York Randhir Jaiswal will be the Guest of Honour at the event.

The FIA said this year’s Independence Day celebrations will include the flag-hoisting ceremony at Times Square and the annual tradition of illuminating the Empire State Building in hues of the tricolour - orange, white and green.

The Empire State lighting ceremony will be held on August 14.

“The Times Square flag hoisting ceremony is a testament to the Indian-American community’s growing patriotism and is a fitting tribute to the FIA which is celebrating its golden jubilee year," the organisation said.

Established in 1970, the FIA is among the largest umbrella diaspora organisations.

In July, Ankur Vaidya was appointed the FIA Chairman, succeeding prominent Indian-American community leader Ramesh Patel who passed away due to complications from coronavirus.

Vaidya, 40, has been long associated with the FIA and was the President of the umbrella diaspora organisation for the year 2014. He is the youngest member of the Board and the youngest to be chosen as its chairman.

The Consulate General of India in New York will host a virtual Independence Day celebration on August 15 in which it has invited "members of the Indian community and friends of India" for the commemoration that will be live streamed.

The FIA annually organises its flagship event - the India Day Parade to mark India’s Independence Day in August.

Top US political leaders, lawmakers as well as prominent members of the Indian-American community and celebrities from India have participated in the annual parade that draws a crowd of thousands in the heart of Manhattan each year.

This year, however, the parade will not be held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A leading diaspora group in the US will hoist India’s National Flag at the Times Square this week, the first time the Indian tricolour will be unfurled at the iconic New York City destination.

A leading diaspora group in the US will hoist India’s National Flag at the Times Square this week, the first time the Indian tricolour will be unfurled at the iconic New York City destination. The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut said in a statement that it “will be creating history" on August 15, 2020 by “hosting the first ever flag hoisting ceremony at Times Square" to commemorate India’s Independence Day. “It will be the first time ever that India’s tricolour will be unfurled at the iconic venue in all its glory," the organisation said, adding that Consul General of India in New York Randhir Jaiswal will be the Guest of Honour at the event. The FIA said this year’s Independence Day celebrations will include the flag-hoisting ceremony at Times Square and the annual tradition of illuminating the Empire State Building in hues of the tricolour - orange, white and green. The Empire State lighting ceremony will be held on August 14. “The Times Square flag hoisting ceremony is a testament to the Indian-American community’s growing patriotism and is a fitting tribute to the FIA which is celebrating its golden jubilee year," the organisation said. Established in 1970, the FIA is among the largest umbrella diaspora organisations. In July, Ankur Vaidya was appointed the FIA Chairman, succeeding prominent Indian-American community leader Ramesh Patel who passed away due to complications from coronavirus. Vaidya, 40, has been long associated with the FIA and was the President of the umbrella diaspora organisation for the year 2014. He is the youngest member of the Board and the youngest to be chosen as its chairman. The Consulate General of India in New York will host a virtual Independence Day celebration on August 15 in which it has invited "members of the Indian community and friends of India" for the commemoration that will be live streamed. The FIA annually organises its flagship event - the India Day Parade to mark India’s Independence Day in August. Top US political leaders, lawmakers as well as prominent members of the Indian-American community and celebrities from India have participated in the annual parade that draws a crowd of thousands in the heart of Manhattan each year. This year, however, the parade will not be held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a first, Indian tricolour to be hoisted at iconic Times Square in New York

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Viral: Shahid Afridi signs on Indian flag for a fan during Legends League Cricket - Watch

In a first, Indian tricolour to be hoisted at iconic Times Square in New York