Chacha Cricket to get first ever Global Sports Fan Award for 50-year stint as super fan

Pakistan’s enthusiastic and dynamic cricket super fan known widely as Chacha Cricket will be getting internationally awarded for his extensive dedication and services towards the sport as a super fan.

Hailing from Sialkot, 70-year-old Abdul Jalil who goes by the name of Chaha Cricket and attended his first cricket match in 1969 in Lahore is receiving international acclaim with the prestigious Global Sports Fan Award on June 14 in Manchester, two days before Pakistan locks horns with India in one of the biggest clashes of the tournament.

Along with him, four other fans from four different countries will also be getting the accolades.

On the occasion, he stated: “After five decades of Cricket frenzy madness I am overwhelmed to get my first global recognition. This is an emotional moment for me and I would like to thank my family and all well-wishers who stood beside me. Also inundated to stoke the fandom across Cricket playing nations.”

“It’s been 50 years since I have stood tall for my team cheering louder & higher but this award has justified all my cheers and tears that have seen emotions & sacrifices. I am so honored to receive the first ever Global Sports Fan Awards having my life spent for the cause of my passion and goodness of Cricket,” he added.

Chacha Cricket, stands today as the most experienced fan in Pakistan having witnessed the sport evolving from his first match till present day.

He has also witnessed innings from iconic legends from the past as well as those shining today from Javed Miandad to Virat Kohli having attended over 300 international matches.