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Promise fulfilled: Tendulkar meets Kashmir’s para cricketer Amir Lone
2/24/2024 10:47:51 PM
Early Times Report

Jammu, Feb 24: More than a month after finding inspiration in his spirit, the iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar fulfilled his pledge during a recent visit to Kashmir, meeting with Amir Hussain Lone, the captain of the Jammu and Kashmir Para cricket team.
Tendulkar had promised to meet Amir Hussain Lone on January 12 after coming across his video on social media. During his visit to the Kashmir Valley, Tendulkar ensured he met the inspiring cricketer, honoring his commitment to the young athlete.
For Amir Hussain Lone, meeting his cricketing idol was akin to a dream come true. As the captain of the Jammu and Kashmir Para cricket team, Amir is an ardent admirer of the "Master Blaster."
Their conversation centered around their shared passion for cricket. Hussain expressed immense joy at meeting his role model, while Tendulkar praised him for his resilience and determination.
As a token of appreciation, Tendulkar gifted Amir a bat inscribed with a heartfelt message: "To Amir, the real hero. Keep inspiring." Tendulkar's signature adorned this meaningful gift.
Expressing gratitude, Amir told Tendulkar, "What I am today is all due to you, sir."
Despite being hailed as an inspiration by Tendulkar, Amir humbly cre
As a token of appreciation, Tendulkar gifted Amir a bat inscribed with a heartfelt message
“What I am today is all due to you, sir."
Amir humbly credited the "Master Blaster" for igniting his passion for cricket.
Tendulkar took to social media to share his joy at meeting Amir, applauding the para cricket team captain.
ited the "Master Blaster" for igniting his passion for cricket and enabling him to overcome obstacles.
Tendulkar took to social media to share his joy at meeting Amir, applauding the Para cricket team captain for his remarkable achievements. "Amir has achieved the seemingly impossible," Tendulkar wrote. "His story is a testament to the power of cricket in inspiring millions."
Amir Hussain Lone, hailing from Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, captured Tendulkar's attention through a training video. Despite losing both arms in a tragic accident at the age of eight, Amir's unwavering love for cricket propelled him forward, leading him to captain the Jammu & Kashmir Para cricket team.
Amir's journey from adversity to triumph serves as a beacon of hope, inspiring generations with his unique playing style and indomitable spirit. Tendulkar expressed his hope of one day wearing a jersey bearing Amir's name—a fitting tribute to the true hero of the game.
In a viral video expressing his desire to meet Tendulkar, Amir Hussain Lone touched the cricketing legend's heart. Tendulkar, moved by Amir's story, pledged to meet him in the future, expressing admiration for his dedication to the sport and the inspiration he provides to millions.
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