‘Overwhelmed’ J&K para cricketer thanks Adani Foundation for financial aid, says ‘never expected this’
New Delhi: Jammu & Kashmir’s para-cricketer Amir Hussain Lone on Monday expressed gratefulness to Gautam Adani foundation and also the billionaire businessman for extending a helping hand to him, days after his poignant video took the nation by storm. The 34-year-old specially-abled cricketer from the hilly state is the captain of Jammu & Kashmir’s para […]
New Delhi: Jammu & Kashmir’s para-cricketer Amir Hussain Lone on Monday expressed gratefulness to Gautam Adani foundation and also the billionaire businessman for extending a helping hand to him, days after his poignant video took the nation by storm.
The 34-year-old specially-abled cricketer from the hilly state is the captain of Jammu & Kashmir’s para cricket team. Having debuted in professional cricket in 2013, he has been an inspiration for umpteen number of youngsters, who dream of playing sport for the nation.
Talking to newsmen, he thanked businessman Gautam Adani and said that his dreams are finally getting fulfilled after years of hardship & struggle.
“I want to thank Gautam Adani, Dr Preeti and Gautam Adani Foundation that they are providing help to me. I had never thought this would happen…I had to struggle a lot in my life,” said Amir Hussain Lone.
#WATCH | Anantnag (J&K): On getting financial aid from Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani, Para Cricketer Amir Hussain Lone says, “I want to thank Gautam Adani, Dr Preeti & Gautam Adani Foundation that they are providing help to me. I had never thought this would happen…I had… pic.twitter.com/LwebgekhGi
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2024
Notably, Anantnag-based cricketer became an internet sensation when his video of playing cricket went viral on the social media. It drew the attention of many netizens, including the likes of cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar.
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, after watching the cricketer’s video, saluted his undying spirit and love for the game and offered all possible assistance.
Re-tweeting the viral video, the business magnate had said, “Amir’s dedication for the sport and his spirit to not give-up in adverse situations makes him a big inspiration for the nation.”
आमिर की यह भावुक कर देने वाली कहानी अद्भुत है!
हम आपकी हिम्मत, खेल के प्रति निष्ठा और विपरीत परिस्थिति में भी कभी ना हार मानने वाले जज्बे को प्रणाम करते हैं।@AdaniFoundation आपसे शीघ्र संपर्क कर इस बेमिसाल सफर में आपका हर संभव सहयोग करेगा।
आपका संघर्ष, हम सबके लिए प्रेरणा है। https://t.co/LdOouyimyK
— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) January 13, 2024
He also said that Adani foundation will approach him and offer all possible assistance.
About Amir Hussain
Amir Hussain made his professional debut in cricket in 2013, on the insistence of a teacher who discovered his cricketing talent and encouraged him to pick the sport.
Amir lost both his hands at an early age. He lost both his limbs during an accident at his father’s mill. Despite losing both arms, his love for the game never faded and he braved against all odds to excel in the sport.