Karachi-born Mohammad Bashir Bozai had pledged to surrender watching India-Pakistan matches at ICC occasions after MS Dhoni had introduced his retirement final yr. However, with the previous India captain returning as a mentor with the Indian workforce, Bashir, aka ‘Chacha Chicago’, who’s a die-hard fan of MSD can also be hoping to be again within the stands cheering for his favorite star.
Bashir was first helped by Dhoni to safe a ticket for the 2011 World Cup semifinal conflict between India and Pakistan in Mohali. In 2014, in the course of the ICC T20 World Cup in Dhaka, the Indian captain handed a ticket to Chacha Chicago by means of his supervisor. Now a day earlier than arguably the largest sport of the T20 World Cup, Bashir is hoping that Dhoni will as soon as once more organize a seat for him within the stands.
The unstated bond between Bashir and Dhoni blossomed after the 2011 World Cup.
Bashir, who’s a Pakistani fan at coronary heart, first flew right down to Karachi from Chicago. Therein he designed a number of masks and a t-shirt with an MSD theme on it after which landed in Dubai for the mega-event. The masks have a theme of peace and brotherhood printed on them. He guarantees to put on them for Sunday’s high-octane Indo-Pak contest. While he’s but to get a match ticket, Bashir firmly believes that Dhoni will guarantee that he’s can be at Dubai International stadium when the primary ball is bowled.
“I am hopeful he will have the tickets ready for me. I did send him a message when I landed in Dubai. Due to Covid-19 restriction rules, meeting him will be a problem but I will be in stands on Sunday,” the 64-year-old advised the indianexpress.com.
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For somebody who has had three coronary heart surgical procedures, well being issues take a backseat in relation to Dhoni and Indo-Pak video games. “This might probably be the last time I can visit a tournament and watch Dhoni in the Indian dressing room so I couldn’t let this opportunity go by,” stated Bashir
The masks have a theme of peace and brotherhood printed on them.
People are already recognizing Chacha Chicago within the resort the place is residing now. “Yesterday when I went to have breakfast, a group of Pakistan fans met me and greeted me. When they asked whom I would support, my answer was the Pakistan team and Mr Dhoni. They laughed and called me a ‘gaddar’ (traitor). But I am used to it. I love both countries and humanity comes first anyway,” he stated.
