NEW DELHI: In a heartwarming story of ardour and dedication, 15-year-old Kartikey, a schoolboy from Unnao in Uttar Pradesh, cycled 58 kilometers simply to catch a glimpse of his cricketing hero, Virat Kohli, batting within the Take a look at in opposition to Bangladesh in Kanpur.
The viral video on social media has captured the story of a younger boy, who launched into a solo journey from Unnao to Kanpur on his bicycle to witness the Take a look at match between India and Bangladesh.
It took him seven hours to finish his 58-kilometer journey from Unnao to Kanpur. Leaving his residence at 4 am, he cycled via the early morning darkness and at last reached the Inexperienced Park Stadium at 11 am.
Speaking in regards to the match, the primary day’s play was reduce quick on account of unhealthy gentle, adopted by heavy rain, as Bangladesh reached 107-3 on Friday earlier than the match was referred to as off early.
India, main the two-match sequence 1-0, opted to area in overcast circumstances, and quick bowler Akash Deep justified captain Rohit Sharma‘s resolution with two early breakthroughs within the first hour.
He dismissed opener Zakir Hasan for a duck and trapped Shadman Islam lbw for twenty-four with well-directed seam deliveries to the left-handers.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored 31, then steadied the innings alongside Mominul Haque, including 51 runs to see out the rest of the primary session.
Nonetheless, after lunch, Ravichandran Ashwin – India’s hero from the primary match – broke the partnership. The off-spinner, who had shone with each bat and ball within the opening win, acquired Najmul lbw with a sharp-turning supply from across the wicket.
