Srinagar: In a heartwarming gesture for the Young Zimbabwe cricketers, Punjab Kings star all-rounder Sikandar Raza has sponsored IPL 2023 match tickets for the whole junior team that is currently in India.
Apart from usual fans, Punjab Kings on Saturday in Wankhede were also supported by some special fans. Zimbabwe Under-19 cricket team came to cheer for Sikandar Raza, who is the third cricketer from Zimbabwe, after Tatenda Taibu and Ray Price, to feature in the IPL.
A video was shared on the official Twitter handle for all Zimbabwe cricket’s junior teams, called ‘Minor Chverons,’ in which a bunch of youngsters in their national jerseys, could be seen cheering for Raza from the Wankhede stands.
“IPL Magic @ZimCricketv U19 Coach Prosper Utseya had a surprise🎁 for the lads after today’s impressive win, an IPL fixture courtesy of King @SRazaB24 who paid tickets for the whole team. Thank you Raza u made their dream come true,” the caption of the video read,” Post reads.
Meanwhile Punjab Kings on Saturday pulled off a terrific win against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a mammoth 215, the hosts were on the verge of a classical victory but Arshdeep Singh’s phenomenal final over changed the entire script. MI needed 16 off the last six balls but the Punjab bowler conceded just 2 runs and also picked up as many wickets to thump Rohit Sharma & Co in their own backyard.
