I met him first in an U 15 national camp. He wasn’t the best or fittest then- but with the same passion of becoming the best in the country. He became my U 19 captain after that and led the team to the title.
2 years later we wound up making our test debuts in the same game. And after many years in the wilderness ended up making my comeback for India under him.
Imagine 75 kids in a national camp when you are 15. The resolve and the skill to become one of the best in the world. From a competitor to a friend to a fan.
I know I am a little late to this but it took me a while to compose my thoughts. This is a man who has lived all of our dreams as 15 year olds- not only representing our country but becoming one of the best.
Love.
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