Cricket is more than just a game in India — you have probably heard that a million times before. But every now and then, something so out of the ordinary happens to drive home the point just how far an Indian cricket fan’s love for the game can take him.
Meet Amir Hussain, a differently-abled boy from Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir. The 26-year-old made it to the hallowed pages of The Guardian on Monday. That’s a honor any cricketer worth his salt would be proud of.
Despite losing both his arms, Amir is one of the finest bowlers and batsman of his locality. He has a unique style of holding the bat between his neck and shoulder, and bowls while holding the ball in his toes. Amir, who has so far played cricket in Jammu, Delhi and Lucknow wishes to join International Para-Cricket team of India.
Amir is an inspiration for all specially challenged people. He lost both his arms at an early age in a mishap at a sawmill. Accounting to his extraordinary bowling and batting skills, he has been appointed as the captain of state’s para-cricket team.
You know what they say. When life throws lemons at you, make orange juice and leave life wondering “how the heck he managed to do that!’
Thanks for showing us nothing is truly impossible, Amir Hussain.