Young cricket fan receives signed helmet from his idol, ‘Universe Boss’ tosses his pads into crowd during Legends League match
Srinagar: Cricket history was made at Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium during the Legends League match on Friday, where fans experienced a day filled with joy and heartwarming gestures from the “Universe Boss” Chris Gayle.
Two unforgettable fan moments captured the hearts of many, marking the match as one for the books.
In one such moment, a little cricket fan, Syed Shahban from Bemina, saw his dreams turn into reality. The little boy, filled with excitement and awe, was gifted a signed helmet by none other than his cricket idol, Chris Gayle.
Shaban, with eyes glistening and a wide smile, shared his excitement with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). “Getting Chris Gayle’s helmet is the best thing that could ever happen to me. My dream has come true,” he expressed.
Overwhelmed with emotion, the young boy said he had come to the match just to see Gayle, and receiving the legendary cricketer’s helmet made the day even more special. “I am very happy. This is the best moment of my life,” he added.
It is worth mentioning that Shahban’s story was just one of the many heartwarming moments that unfolded at Bakshi Stadium.
The Legends Cricket League match united fans across Kashmir, and Shahban’s unforgettable moment will surely remain etched in his memory forever.
Meanwhile, another emotional fan moment came when Chris Gayle, overwhelmed by the massive crowd and their unwavering support, removed his cricket pads and tossed them into the audience.
The act electrified the stadium, with fans erupting in cheers as they scrambled to catch the piece of history from one of cricket’s all-time greats.
The connection between Gayle and the crowd was palpable, as the “Universe Boss”, smiling and enjoying the moment, threw his pads into the crowd, creating a memory that will be cherished by fans for years to come.
From Syed Shahban holding his signed helmet with pride to the stadium roaring in unison as Chris Gayle tossed his cricket pads into the sea of fans, it was a day filled with emotions, joy, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences for the people of Kashmir—(KNO)
