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In a bid to give a warm welcome to Harmeet Singh, member of under 19 Indian cricket team (winner U-19 world cup), Punjabi Global Foundation organized a felicitation ceremony at 4 Bunglow Gurudwara,Mumbai.
Harmeet Singh who emerged one of the most economical bowler of the tour bowled tight over in the finals against Australian team and just gave 36 runs in his 10 over spell. While in the semifinal match against kiwis he picked up two crucial wickets at the cost of 30 runs in his 10 over. In the nail biting contest against Pakistan he just gave 20 runs and bagged 1 wicket.
He has also drew attention of many great cricketers. The Australian legend cricketer Ian Chappell claims that with the Indian cricket team captain Unmukt Chand ,Harmeet Singh also holds the potential to make it in senior cricket team.
It is to be noted that U-19 cricket team brought laurel to the nation after clinching the world cup recently concluded in Australia. Harmeet Singh was welcomed with the bursting of crackers before the Gurudwara. Soon after he headed towards the Gurudwara to bow his head at Guru Granth Sahib and seeks blessings.
President of Punjabi Global Foundation Gurpreet Kaur Chadha and President Sardar Singh Suri of Singh Sabha Gurudwara, 4 bunglow welcomed the rising star of the Indian Cricket and handed over him a trophy on behalf of foundation. Addressing to the press, Harmeet said family support and good coordination among team members was the reason behind victory. Replying to a question he said that he always dreamed of living as a star and now the same feeling is there in his heart. Now it depends upon himself how he carries his stardom.
‘It counts when you and your family is given a VIP treatment, and it feels good receiving this respect. When I was in Australia, I didn’t thought It was an humongous achievement, but the response I am getting here makes me feel like that.’ Said Harmeet Singh.
The Bowler who played an handy innings in the Indo-Pak clash where the Indian wickets were falling like nine pins said that Indian wall Rahul Dravid and little master Sachin Tendulkar are his role model.
