BENGALURU: You possibly can take Indians out of India, however you may not often take cricket out of them. When Netherlands open their marketing campaign in opposition to Pakistan in Hyderabad on Friday, three key gamers of the Dutch squad —Teja Nidamanuru, Vikramjit Singh and Aryan Dutt will fulfil their households’ long-standing dream of watching them play a World Cup in India. It is just incidental that Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his males’s 2011 World Cup title triumph was a catalyst that fuelled the trio’s cricket journey.
Whereas Teja was born in Vijayawada and Vikramjit in Jalandhar, Aryan traces his roots to his Delhi-born father.
“I’m an Andhra boy,” stated the 29-year-old Teja, who spent his first six years in Vijayawada earlier than his dad and mom migrated to New Zealand. Having didn’t seal his place within the first-class arrange in Auckland, Teja, who has a double main is sports activities administration and advertising and marketing, had a stint with Kampong Cricket Membership in Utrecht, Netherlands in 2019. Earlier than going again to New Zealand, he went on an Indian vacation throughout which one telephone name proved to be life-changing.
“I moved to the Netherlands on a piece visa for an IT firm. I wanted a backup if my cricket profession didn’t take off. However it panned out properly. I grew by the system and I now have a residency and alternative to characterize my second residence on the largest stage,” added Teja, who earlier this yr joined the Dutch cricket board as a mission supervisor.
Though Vikramjit moved to Amsterdam as a five-year-old, among the many many issues Indian that stayed with him is his love for cricket and Punjabi meals. His yard was his first cricket discipline and his father Harpreet Singh his preliminary teammate and participant.
However watching Dhoni raise the 2011 World Cup modified the course of the left-handed opener’s notion of cricket.
“India’s World Cup win was defining. It was my first understanding in regards to the sport, the feelings and what it means to followers. That impressed me. There is not a lot cricket performed within the Netherlands, being within the World Cup helps not simply us however for the affiliate nations,” stated the 20-year-old, who’s a fan of Quinton de Kock.
On making his World Cup debut in India, Vikramjit, who trains with Taruwar Kohli within the off season, stated. “It’s a dream come true. It’s such an enormous stage and my household all the time wished to observe me play the World Cup in India and they’ll prove in numbers to cheer for us.”
Icing on the cake for Teja, a Virat Kohli fan, is making his Cup debut within the area he was born.
“I’ve prolonged household in Hyderabad and they’re eager to observe me play. My mom and sister may even come. What extra can I ask for?” said the middle-order batter who scored a game-changing 76-ball 111 in opposition to West Indies within the qualifier.
Aryan, who has been Vikramjit’s teammate by age-group cricket, switched from soccer to cricket after watching India win the 2011 title.
“It was all the time my dream to play in India. To make my worldwide debut in India on the World Cup can be very particular. I’m very excited that my household too is travelling to cheer for us,” stated the 20-year-old off-spinner, who has a gathering with Dhoni on his bucket checklist.
Whereas Teja was born in Vijayawada and Vikramjit in Jalandhar, Aryan traces his roots to his Delhi-born father.
“I’m an Andhra boy,” stated the 29-year-old Teja, who spent his first six years in Vijayawada earlier than his dad and mom migrated to New Zealand. Having didn’t seal his place within the first-class arrange in Auckland, Teja, who has a double main is sports activities administration and advertising and marketing, had a stint with Kampong Cricket Membership in Utrecht, Netherlands in 2019. Earlier than going again to New Zealand, he went on an Indian vacation throughout which one telephone name proved to be life-changing.
“I moved to the Netherlands on a piece visa for an IT firm. I wanted a backup if my cricket profession didn’t take off. However it panned out properly. I grew by the system and I now have a residency and alternative to characterize my second residence on the largest stage,” added Teja, who earlier this yr joined the Dutch cricket board as a mission supervisor.
Though Vikramjit moved to Amsterdam as a five-year-old, among the many many issues Indian that stayed with him is his love for cricket and Punjabi meals. His yard was his first cricket discipline and his father Harpreet Singh his preliminary teammate and participant.
However watching Dhoni raise the 2011 World Cup modified the course of the left-handed opener’s notion of cricket.
“India’s World Cup win was defining. It was my first understanding in regards to the sport, the feelings and what it means to followers. That impressed me. There is not a lot cricket performed within the Netherlands, being within the World Cup helps not simply us however for the affiliate nations,” stated the 20-year-old, who’s a fan of Quinton de Kock.
On making his World Cup debut in India, Vikramjit, who trains with Taruwar Kohli within the off season, stated. “It’s a dream come true. It’s such an enormous stage and my household all the time wished to observe me play the World Cup in India and they’ll prove in numbers to cheer for us.”
Icing on the cake for Teja, a Virat Kohli fan, is making his Cup debut within the area he was born.
“I’ve prolonged household in Hyderabad and they’re eager to observe me play. My mom and sister may even come. What extra can I ask for?” said the middle-order batter who scored a game-changing 76-ball 111 in opposition to West Indies within the qualifier.
Aryan, who has been Vikramjit’s teammate by age-group cricket, switched from soccer to cricket after watching India win the 2011 title.
“It was all the time my dream to play in India. To make my worldwide debut in India on the World Cup can be very particular. I’m very excited that my household too is travelling to cheer for us,” stated the 20-year-old off-spinner, who has a gathering with Dhoni on his bucket checklist.
