Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma meet an 87 year old lady fan after the match:
World Cup’s yesterday match between Indian and Bangladesh was in news for many reasons, it was India’s march to semis, Rohit Sharma’s fourth World Cup ton, but also because of an 87-year-old fan who won many hearts with her passion towards the game.
She was seen blowing a trumpet during the game, she became a sensation quickly when the broadcaster found her in the stands to conduct a short interview. Charulatha Patel gave the Indian cricket team her blessings and shouted that India would win the World cup.
She told the media: “When Kapil paaji won the World Cup in 1983, I was there as well,”
#WATCH 87 year old Charulata Patel who was seen cheering for India in the stands during #BANvIND match: India will win the world cup. I pray to Lord Ganesha that India wins. I bless the team always. #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/lo3BtN7NtD
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2019
“Whenever Indian cricketers come over (to England) to play, I pray for them. I have big belief in Lord Ganesh and I have full faith that India will win. I bless the players, I hope they take care, do well and give us a chance to win,” she added.
After the match, in a heart-warming moment, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma met her after the game. And her affection for the duo won our hearts. Kohli was very humble to her. Kohli even shared a Twitter post for her.
Also would like to thank all our fans for all the love & support & especially Charulata Patel ji. She’s 87 and probably one of the most passionate & dedicated fans I’ve ever seen. Age is just a number, passion takes you leaps & bounds. With her blessings, on to the next one. 🙏🏼😇 pic.twitter.com/XHII8zw1F2
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 2, 2019
Virat held her hands and took blessings from her. This moment that will melt your heart after looking at this aspect of the India captain.
Check out how Twitter reacted to this:
I don’t know about the Man of the Match, but we have an undisputed winner of the Fan of the Match 🙌💖 #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/DSqQZkn3bS
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) July 2, 2019
We know her now. She’s 87-year-old Charulata Patel, and she says, “This is MY team. They are like MY kids.”
This is THE moment of #CWC19 https://t.co/xS3PgdabF7
— Sohini (@Mittermaniac) July 2, 2019
Age is just a number if you’re young at heart. 87-year-old Charulata Patel won the hearts of cricket fans all around the world. Great gesture by players to meet and greet her. 🤗👏🙏 #INDvBAN #INDvsBAN #IndiaVsBangladesh pic.twitter.com/oDmT6P24c6
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) July 2, 2019
87 year old charulatha patel appreciating #MenInBlue after the victory. really we all should appreciate her enthusiasm towards the game.❤️❤️❤️#INDvBAN #CWC19 #CharulathaPatel pic.twitter.com/gkuDvlXdB2
— HK (@meharikiran) July 2, 2019
Who is the bigger phenomenon:
A: 87-year-old Indian fan Charulatta Patel
B: 99-year-old Loyola-Chicago men’s basketball chaplain Sister Jean Schmidt pic.twitter.com/WVv1mo2C4S— Peter Della Penna (@PeterDellaPenna) July 2, 2019
Who is the bigger phenomenon:
A: 87-year-old Indian fan Charulatta Patel
B: 99-year-old Loyola-Chicago men’s basketball chaplain Sister Jean Schmidt pic.twitter.com/WVv1mo2C4S— Peter Della Penna (@PeterDellaPenna) July 2, 2019
Congratulations to Indian team!
