Mitchell Marsh's heartwarming gesture after Australia's victory against Pakistan in 1st Test

Mitchell Marsh hailed as the Player of the Match in the first Test against Pakistan at the Optus Stadium in Perth, made headlines for a heartwarming gesture that touched the cricketing community.

 Marsh decided to share his joy by giving his Player of the Match medal to a young fan in the stands. The heartening moment, captured and shared by Cricket Australia's official Twitter handle, unfolded as the crowd fervently cheered for Marsh, showcasing a positive side to the sport beyond the on-field action.

Mitchell Marsh's all-round brilliance stole the limelight even as David Warner marked his final Test series with a spectacular century. Marsh's noteworthy performance included a crucial 90 runs in the first innings and a brisk 63 in the second, coupled with the key wicket of Babar Azam that triggered a batting collapse for Pakistan.

Marsh's contributions were pivotal in setting a challenging 450-run target for the tourists. The match also witnessed a historic moment as Nathan Lyon reached the 500-wicket mark by dismissing Faheem Ashraf, joining the ranks of Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne. With this win, Australia took a 1-0 lead in the series.