Story of Popular Blind Cricketer Bhalaji Damor, He needs help!
Cricket is India’s most loved game. And the story of Talented Blind Cricketer Bhalaji Damor will surprise millions in India. We all know the fact that cricket is the wealthiest sport in India. Most players earn millions thanks to the fame cricket got in the country and other parts of the world.
You all will be surprise to read that there are cricketers who have done an exceptional job for cricket in India and are facing life-living financial issues. Yes, we are talking about once a famous and talented Blind Cricketer, an all-rounder who helped us win many matches in the past. Bhalaji Damor of Gujarat once was known as Sachin Tendulkar of Blind Cricket.
Stats of Bhalaji Damor:
According to the TOI article, Bhalaji Damor played 125 matches, scored 3,125 runs, and took 150 wickets. To this day, he remains India’s top wicket-taker in Blind cricketers. President K R Narayanan gave him respect after India lost in the semis to SA.
Bhalaji Damor in Aravalli Gujarat:
Today Bhalaji Damor is living in Aravalli, Gujarat, with his family. He is living everyday life with no fame like a low-income family living a tough life.
BCCI or Indian players should look after such blind cricketers. Govt of Gujarat or Govt of India should help our heroes who made India’s name with their various skills worldwide.
Govt or cricket association should come forward for cricketers like Bhalaji. Bhalaji and the cricketers who played for India in any format struggling for their life should also be given financial Help. It is India’s most loved game, and seeing cricketers in such conditions shows the black side of this game.
We hope Bhalaji gets some help from cricketers in India, Govt or BCCI. It is essential to respect players who made India proud in the past with their skills.
The story points from Gujarat tak and TOI.
