Watch: Brett Lee wins hearts by folding hands, saying 'Sat Sri Akaal' to young Sikh fan

Australia Champions suffered a heartbreaking one-run defeat against South Africa Champions in the second semi-final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground on July 31, despite notable performances from Dan Christian and Peter Siddle.

Following the match, captain Brett Lee was seen engaging with fans, including a touching cultural exchange with a young Sikh supporter.Brett Lee, who recorded figures of 1/24 in his three-over spell, was spotted after the game signing jerseys for spectators. During this interaction, a memorable moment occurred when Lee encountered a young India Champions supporter from the Sikh community.

Lee demonstrated cultural awareness by joining his hands and saying, "Hi Paaji, Sat Sri Akaal," to which the young fan responded with the same gesture.

This exchange highlighted the cross-cultural connections in cricket.The Australian Champions fell short while chasing a target of 187, with Dan Christian remaining unbeaten on 49 off 29 deliveries. Peter Siddle's impressive bowling figures of four wickets were not enough to secure victory for the team.Peter Siddle emerged as the tournament's most successful bowler, claiming 11 wickets in six matches at an economy rate of 7.10, despite Australia Champions' exit from the competition.In the eventual final, South Africa Champions beat Pakistan Champions to lift the trophy at Edgbaston Cricket Ground.