Amir Hussain Lone, a para-cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir, is overjoyed that his dream of opening a cricket academy for youngsters is lastly coming true. Amir is an inspiration to many. He misplaced each his arms when he was eight years previous in a mishap at his father’s mill, however he by no means let his incapacity hinder his love for cricket. He has a novel taking part in type – he makes use of his legs to bowl and shoulder and neck to bat. Seeing his ardour for bowling and batting, his trainer launched him to para cricket. The 34-year-old has been taking part in skilled cricket since 2013.
His drive has taken him to play tournaments in Afghanistan, Nepal and the UAE. Amir’s life, nonetheless, has been fraught with challenges, significantly making a dwelling from para-cricket. Nonetheless, he has remained devoted to cricket. His extraordinary abilities haven’t gone unnoticed. Earlier this 12 months, the Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani saluted his never-give-up spirit in a put up on X (previously Twitter). He said that the Adani Basis would supply each doable help in his distinctive journey, recognising his battle as an inspiration to all.
Dr Priti G Adani, Chairperson of Adani Basis, praised the indomitable spirit of Lone. The Basis has supported Lone with a grant of Rs. 67.60 lakh.
“I’m glad to know that you’re placing your greatest efforts and dedication in direction of constructing a devoted cricket facility in your village in Anantnag – I’ve been briefed that the ability will assist budding cricketers within the area, together with specifically abled sportsmen. It’s certainly a commendable endeavour,” Priti G Adani wrote in a letter to Lone.
“As I discussed in my final letter to you, Mr. Gautam Adani is touched by your braveness and indomitable spirit. He’s personally impressed by the best way you navigated all odds to grow to be triumphant.
“Adani Group, as at all times, is standing alongside you in your inspiring journey and but once more making a humble contribution in fulfilling your desires. The Adani Basis, social welfare and growth arm of the Adani Group, is contributing Rs. 67.60 lakh (Rupees sixty seven lakh sixty thousand) in direction of constructing an indoor cricket facility in your village. This one-time grant is predicated on the venture proposal with the associated fee my group has obtained from you for constructing the cricket facility.”
Amir was elated that his struggles had been lastly rewarded after the Adani Basis reached out to him with monetary help, which helped him revive his life and profession.
Amir’s unwavering spirit has its roots in a childhood incident the place a duck sparked his curiosity and willpower to swim. It proves his indomitable will. Simply as he had mastered swimming after observing geese paddling in river, he took to cricket with the identical relentless enthusiasm. His journey from an unnoticed boy on the cricket discipline to an internationally recognised para cricketer and now a future mentor for younger aspirants in his village is a testomony to his never-give-up spirit. He embodies the assumption that with willpower and help, desires can certainly come true.
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