Cricketer Sarfaraz Khan made headlines as he scored a half-century on his Test debut against England in Rajkot at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Thursday. Business Tycoon Anand Mahindra came across a video posted by BCCI, which is a compilation of short clips that capture the moment where the legendary Anil Kumble hands Sarfaraz the cap and tells him how proud he is.
The video also displays emotional moments between Sarfaraz and his father Naushad Khan who is teary-eyed with tears of happiness. The proud father who is also Sarfaraz’s coach shares how he feels about his son’s outstanding achievement.
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Anand Mahindra often reposts something that catches his eye. This time, the Mahindra chairman reshared the video posted by the BCCI on social media.
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Here is the video posted by BCCI
A journey that is all heart 🫶🥹
Hear from a proud father on a very memorable day for Sarfaraz Khan 🤗 – By @ameyatilak#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/Imk7OTuSVM
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 15, 2024
Anand Mahindra took to X (previously Twitter) to share his appreciation for Sarfaraz’s father Naushad Khan
The billionaire shared words of praise for the cricketer’s father and also said that he wants to gift a Thar to him if he would accept it.
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Anand Mahindra got emotional and addressed a note to cricketer Sarfaraz Khan’s father. He expressed his wish to gift a brand new Thar to Naushad Khan. Resharing the video, he wrote in a post on X on February 16,
“Himmat nahin chodna, bas!”
Hard work. Courage. Patience.
What better qualities than those for a father to inspire in a child?
“For being an inspirational parent, it would be my privilege and honour if Naushad Khan would accept the gift of a Thar”
“Himmat nahin chodna, bas!”
Hard work. Courage. Patience.
What better qualities than those for a father to inspire in a child?
For being an inspirational parent, it would be my privilege & honour if Naushad Khan would accept the gift of a Thar. pic.twitter.com/fnWkoJD6Dp
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) February 16, 2024
The post was shared a few hours ago. Since then, it has accumulated more than 100k views and nearly 7000 likes. Netizens have flocked to the comment section with their reactions to Mahindra’s generous offer.
Here is how the X users reacted to the Mahindra chairman’s generosity:
Wow sir. Did you know Sarfaraz Jersey number is 97, which loosely translates into Nau Sat (Naushad -> his dad’s name).
— Apurv Anand (@apurv_anand) February 16, 2024
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Sir, just don’t get the reason behind your baffling magnanimity. Hope this largesse applies unconditionally on other debutants as well.
— Amitoj Gautam (@amitojgautam) February 16, 2024
Agreed Sir. Truly inspirational. A story of grit and belief. And a great gesture on your part. Will surely serve as a beacon for other hardworking youngsters.
Btw, I too got up today morning and was able to bend down and tie my shoe laces. Any spare Thars?
— rakesh dahiya (@rakeshkdahiya40) February 16, 2024
XUV 700 would be a good one because he is a coach and he needs so much space to carry his students
— vinpydi (@vinnyloid) February 16, 2024
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When you get success,
It shines more on your parents face than yours.❤️❤️🔥🔥
— M Santhosh (@SANTHOSH_21M) February 16, 2024
Good job sir ❤️
— Jay🍀 (@Jaydipsinh4444) February 16, 2024
Superb & overwhelming gesture..
You are creating the phenomenon of appreciating the achiever’s & their support system..
This encouragement is an inspiring & others counterparts should follow it..#SarfarazKhan is gifted talent carved by his father #NaushadKhan#INDvsENGTest
— Nitin Tayade Khandvikar 🇮🇳 (@TayadeG) February 16, 2024
Well deserved… Sarfaraz has a great future ahead
— Rohit Kaul (@rohitkaul23) February 16, 2024
After getting emotional while witnessing his son in the morning ceremony, Naushad Khan was in the stands and the commentary box watching his son bat against England. It is indeed a proud moment for a father who has sacrificed a lot to help his sons pursue their cricket dreams.
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