Indian Under-19 all-rounder Arshin Kulkarni recently experienced a pivotal moment in his career when he had the opportunity to meet his cricketing idol, Jacques Kallis, in South Africa. Ahead of the U19 World Cup 2024, where Kulkarni is set to represent India, this encounter marked a significant highlight for the emerging talent.
Having already secured an IPL deal with the Lucknow Super Giants, Kulkarni is poised to make a lasting impression on the U19 World Cup. Renowned for his stellar performances in junior ODIs and recent tournaments, the 18-year-old was visibly ecstatic during the meeting with Kallis. Sharing a video on Instagram, Kulkarni showcased the surreal moment when he had his jersey signed by the legendary all-rounder and even touched his feet as a gesture of reverence.
The video quickly gained viral traction, depicting the profound impact of the encounter.
Kulkarni exclusively captioned a post: “The best day of my life’. For the past 12 years you have been the person i looked upon as a perfect cricketer and as a role model, Today was the day when i finally met you every time my parents asked me about my favourite destination, I would say south africa in a hope that i would finally get to meet him i have always been your admirer and you have always been my inspiration ALWAYS AND FOREVER SIR.”
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Currently participating in the SA20 with the Pretoria Capitals, Kallis reciprocated the admiration by offering his blessings to the young cricketer. As Kulkarni heads into the U19 World Cup as a key player for the Lucknow Super Giants, the spotlight is firmly on him, given his popularity among fans.
Led by Uday Saharan, the defending champions India are slated to commence their U19 World Cup campaign on January 20 against Bangladesh in Bloemfontein. Positioned in Group A alongside Bangladesh, Ireland, and the USA, India aims to secure a spot in the Super Six stage, with the top three teams from each group advancing in the tournament.
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