Young Goan cricketer shining in the UAE
As one of the
top players to record a four-wicket haul in just 16 runs for the UAE squad in
the T20 World Cup, Aayan has become a symbol of nation’s bright future in
cricket.
Aayan’s love
for cricket had very humble origins. In his early childhood days, he developed
an interest watching his father play on the cricket grounds of their neighborhood.
Recognizing his interest in the sport, his father gifted him with a plastic bat
and ball. Coincidentally, Afzal – Aayan’s father too was a state-level cricket
player in Goa but had to give up when he came to UAE to seek greener pastures. Little
wonder that Aayan would have taken up after his father as love for cricket must
be in their genes.
At the age of 5,
Aayan’s father enrolled him in the Desert Cubs – an academy fostering a young
generation of cricketers. Aayan’s dedication soon bore fruit – not only did he
excel in his training sessions, but he even earned a place on his school
cricket team, eventually becoming the team’s captain. Under his leadership, the
team represented the school in every inter-school match, and his talent was so
widely recognized that he also became the face of the school calendar.
As UAE Goans,
when our eyes fall on the local newspapers and see Aayan’s achievements splash
across the headlines almost every month, our hearts dance for joy to celebrate proud
moments of such a young sportsman making it big.
Comments
Feeling so proud to see a young goan shining like a bright star
Great Applause 👏🏻👏🏻