When Bashir Chacha sponsors Sudhir Gautam

Wednesday 26th September 2018 03:49 EDT
 
 

The cricket match between India and Pakistan is a much awaited event. As the fans on both sides gear up for a cricket match, the arch-rivalry is expected to extend from cricket pitch to social media. After India and Pakistan last played at the ICC Champions trophy final exactly 14 months ago, they came face to face in the Asia Cup in Dubai on Wednesday. But amidst the online trolling and the cheeky jibes between players on the field, the cricket fans from Pakistan and India have united for the greater good to watch the India-Pak clash together. It was also an occasion for Bashir Chacha of Pakistan to extend a helping hand to his friend Sudhir Gautam.

Considered the biggest fan of Sachin Tendulkar and a regular attendee of Indian cricket matches, Gautam, found himself in a fix when he couldn't manage to afford the tickets and his stay for the Asia Cup in UAE. Gautam, however, found a helping hand in his Pakistani counterpart Bashir Chacha also known as Chacha Chicago who offered to sponsor Gautam's flight tickets and stay in the United Arab Emirates when he found out that Gautam's plans were in jeopardy.

Chacha said, “It’s pure love. You know money will come and go with Allah’s grace. I told Sudhir you just come here and I will take care of everything. I am not a rich person but my heart is as big as an ocean. If I help you, Allah will be happy.” Humbled by his help Gautam couldn't contain his happiness. "I arranged my visa and Chacha sent me the flight tickets. Now I am here to cheer my Team India. Chacha is taking care of all my expenses,” he said. Gautam later took to his Twitter account and shared photos of him travelling to Dubai.


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