Meet Charulata Patel, the 87-Year-Old Cricket Fan, Who Steadily Seen Cheering for India at Edgbaston
July 03, 2019 06:58(Image source from: Yahoo Cricket)
Age is just a number! And, this 87-year-old cricket fan left the nation in awe with her steady energy in supporting Indian team until the end of the match at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Tuesday.
As the Indian players left the field after the win against Bangladesh, captain Virat Kohli and man-of-the-match Rohit Sharma headed straight to Charulata Patel, who had earlier caught the eye of cricket fans for her support of the Indian team.
Throughout the game, the television cameras kept panning to the senior fan as she was seen sky-high cheering on the Indian team and even blowing a trumpet. Her enthusiasm was noticed by commentator Sourav Ganguly and the former Indian captain helped viewers identify the fan.
Cricket really is for all ages!
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Meet the #TeamIndia fan whose support is simply sensational #BANvIND | #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/4TaXCvSgzr
"When Kapil paaji won the World Cup in 1983, I was there as well. Whenever Indian cricketers come over (to England) to play, I pray for them. I am a big belief in Lord Ganesh and I have full faith that India will win. I bless the players, I hope they take care, do well and give us a chance to win," she told ANI.
How amazing is this?!
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India's top-order superstars @imVkohli and @ImRo45 each shared a special moment with one of the India fans at Edgbaston.#CWC19 | #BANvIND pic.twitter.com/3EjpQBdXnX
Virat Kohli took to Twitter to acknowledge the 87-year-old fan: "Also would like to thank all our fans for all the love & support & especially Charulata Patel ji. She's 87 and probably one of the most passionate & dedicated fans I've ever seen. Age is just a number, passion takes you leaps & bounds. With her blessings, on to the next one," he said.
Also would like to thank all our fans for all the love & support & especially Charulata Patel ji. She's 87 and probably one of the most passionate & dedicated fans I've ever seen. Age is just a number, passion takes you leaps & bounds. With her blessings, on to the next one. pic.twitter.com/XHII8zw1F2
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 2, 2019
Man of the match on the day Rohit Sharma also went and met the spirited fan and spent a bit of time with her too.
Player of the Match Rohit Sharma celebrates the win with a special fan #CWC19 | #BANvIND pic.twitter.com/bz7Sjgo7jh
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 2, 2019
By Sowmya Sangam