Baba Cricket – Geoffrey Boycott believes Chacha Cricket is giving life to cricket, Sunil Gavaskar says Pakistan is lucky to have him.
On that sultry summer day in Sialkot, an old man standing by the roadside in his patent shalwar kameez in bright green – the color of the Pakistani flag – was an object of great curiosity in the stream. the eternal of passers-by.
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Many stopped to look, others ran to hold his hand. After all, ‘Chacha Cricket’, as he is popularly known, is a celebrity of sorts.
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For me, Chacha is an example of humanity. —You’re stuck in traffic, aren’t you? He asks politely. “I have been waiting for you for about 20 minutes. People kept coming to talk to me.”
I apologize as he leads me and my fellow photographer through the narrow streets of Sialkot, one after the other, until we reach a one-story house.
“It’s not much, but I’m grateful for everything I have,” says Chacha with a smile and invites us to sit down.
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As I sit on the couch in her living room, my eyes wander to the shelves that line one wall.
There are several pictures of Chacha with Pakistani and international cricketers; there is one with Inzamam-ul-Haq, another with Wasim Akram and a third with Sachin Tendulkar, to name just a few.
Next to the series of shields and certificates given to him in recognition of his unlimited support for the national team.
I ask you a question that has been bothering me for days: what made you dedicate your life to support Pakistan and travel to all parts of the world to pursue it?
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As his story continues, I can’t help but admire his passion for the game, his loyalty to the men in green, his enthusiasm, his dedication. It’s interesting.
Chacha first rose to prominence during the 1994 Austral-Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates, mainly due to his distinctive attire – a traditional kurta that later featured large corporate logos – and sponsorship power for Pakistan.
But it was two years later that his face became instantly recognizable to ordinary Pakistani fans.
“Not many people know that I worked in the UAE until 1996 and it was a very good job,” says Chacha.
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This ended that year when he was approached by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take up the mantle of “official cheerleader” for the national team. It was too good an offer to ignore.
“Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah Bukhari, then the PCB chairman, called me a strong supporter and asked me to come back to Pakistan. He promised me his support so that I know following the Pakistan team on all their journeys back home even in his absence.”
Impressed by the unexpected offer, Chahcha said he discussed the matter with Wasim Akram and Moin Khan, two leading cricketers with whom he had been friends.
He says: “They were very happy and expected me to be hired by Pakistan International Airlines, which is the department they were playing.
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Chacha returned to Pakistan in 1998, but unfortunately for him, the political developments of the same year were a hindrance; what was promised as a paid cheering job suddenly disappeared.
The Pakistan People’s Party government was replaced by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. He says: “The change in government led to changes in the cricket board and Bukhari had to resign.
The newly appointed PCB secretary, Waqar Ahmed, did not think having an official deputy was a viable idea, and the deal was scrapped, as was PIA’s job offer.
Chacha, who had just quit a stable, well-paying job in the UAE, was left penniless.
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Adding salt to the wound was England’s World Cup the following year; Chacha said that Waqar Ahmed has not only refused to submit an official letter recommending his visa application, but the PCB has also refused to support him “even though he has supported many people”.
“I went to the British embassy to fill in the visa application form. I had no bank statement, property declaration or tax return to send with my application.
“All I had were photos of me wearing my famous outfit and waving the Pakistan flag at famous cricket stadiums in different parts of the world.”
And it worked: the photos caught the attention of a senior embassy official who decided to grant him a visa without discussion or verification of any documents. He says: “I got my visa to go to England within an hour,” he recalls happily.
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His friend, Mir Dawood, also helped him by subsidizing his plane tickets and covering other expenses.
For the second time in the history of the World Cup, Pakistan reached the final, this time under the command of a team led by Wasim Akram. They were defeated by the Australians by eight wickets, but Chacha’s thoughts are not all sad.
On 21 June 1999, the day after his hope was lost at Lord’s, he says a UK newspaper published his photograph. He says: “They said I was the first to discover the World Cup.
He says: “I am very happy to live in Pakistan. “People ask me how happy I am after losing so many things. I tell them that whoever has a pure heart is always happy in all situations.
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In a post after the match, Indrajith revealed that he needs braces after sustaining a deep gash in his mouth after falling in the bathroom.
In a crucial moment during the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final against Haryana at the SCA Stadium in Rajkot, Tamil Nadu’s Baba Indrajith came out to bat with his mouth covered after sustaining a mouth injury. The situation unfolded when Tamil Nadu found themselves struggling at 53 for three in 14 while chasing a target of 294. Indrajith walked into the crease with his lips glued and again received medical attention in the 16th over.
The shocking sight was due to Indrajith’s surprise injury at the break of the innings. Indrajith cut his mouth after slipping in the bathroom. Despite this setback, Indrajith showed consistency and contributed to a knock of 64 runs from 71 balls, studded with five fours. However, their efforts were not enough to lead Tamil Nadu to victory as they failed to chase down 293, eventually losing the match by 63 runs.
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Notably, Indrajith played a key role in Tamil Nadu’s quarter-final win over Mumbai, scoring an unbeaten 103. Throughout the tournament, he was the team’s leading run-scorer, amassing over 270 runs in seven innings, which included a century and a fifty .
After the match, Indrajith posted on his social media account that he fell in the bathroom and needed crutches after entering the semi-final.
“Thank you all for your concern and wishes. I slipped and fell hard when I got out of the ice bath in the middle of my shift. He fell face first into the bathroom and shivered. He was bleeding from a deep cut on his upper lip and inner lip. He somehow managed to get back, but was disappointed that he didn’t make it to the team finish line. I went to the hospital and got stitches. It should be back soon. Thanks again,” Indrajith wrote on Instagram.
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Haryana notched up four centuries from batsman Himanshu Rana and four from Anshul Kamboj as they defeated five-time champions Tamil Nadu to enter their first Vijay Hazare Trophy final. Thanks to Rana’s unbeaten 116 off 118, Haryana scored 293 for seven in 50 overs and dismissed Dinesh Karthik-led Tamil Nadu for 230 in 47.1 overs. of Rajkot.
Kamboj posted best bowling figures of 4/30 in all domestic formats as the Tamil Nadu batsman bit the dust. In the chase, Tamil Nadu stumbled early, losing veteran Baba Aparajith for 7, before Anshul Kamboj began the demolition job.
The 23-year-old right-hander, playing his 14th List A match, dismissed Hari Nishaanth for 1, thus adding to Tamil Nadu’s dismal tour. Haryana will face the winners of the second semi-final between Rajasthan and Karnataka, which will be played at the same venue on Thursday.
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