‘Placard to pitch’: Union Minister Anurag Thakur cheers on young cricket enthusiast’s aspirations

“Absolutely! You will play for India, little champ. Keep working hard. God bless you,” wrote an individual while reacting to Anurag Thakur’s post on X.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur was in Dharamshala to witness the much-anticipated World Cup 2023 match between India and New Zealand on October 22. During the match, the sports minister came across a placard held up by one of the cricket fans. He has now posted the young fan’s picture, who is determined to ‘play for India’ and is awaiting his journey from ‘placard to the pitch’.

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Anurag Thakur reading a placard held up by a cricket enthusiast during India vs New Zealand match in Dharamshala on October 22. (X/@ianuragthakur)

“Absolutely heartwarming to see young Tryaksh Aggarwal’s determination and dreams. Awaiting your journey eagerly from placard to the pitch! Nurture your dreams, and together, we’ll watch them grow into reality!” wrote Union Minister Anurag Thakur while sharing a picture on X.

The picture shows Aggarwal holding up a placard as the minister reads it. The text on the placard reads, “One day I’ll play for India. Remember Me. Tryaksh Aggarwal.”

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“It’s truly heartening to witness the unwavering determination and aspirations of young Tryaksh Aggarwal. We eagerly anticipate your journey, watching you progress from holding a placard to gracing the pitch. Nurture your dreams, and together, we’ll witness them blossom into reality!” expressed an individual.

Another added, “That’s what an ideal sports minister does. #encouragement.”

“Good find, Sir. Best of luck Tryaksh Aggarwal,” shared a third.

A fourth commented, “Absolutely! You will play for India, little champ. Keep working hard. God bless you.”