Yesterday an elderly fan Charulata Patel went on to become an overnight sensation as she was seen cheering for the Indian team as they battled it out for a spot in the semi-finals of the CWC 2019 against Bangladesh. The energy of the 87-year-old not only impressed the commentators Sourav Ganguly and Harsha Bhogle, but also the netizens. Suddenly she became the talk of the town and after the match, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also met up the fan and the Indian cricket captain even posted a picture with her and hailed her for spirit she had. Post this she spoke to Times Now, where she revealed that Kohli has invited her for a couple of matches more and will make sure to arrange a ticket for her. Age Is Just A Number! This Graceful Old Lady Cheering From Stands During IND vs BAN ICC CWC 2019 Match Wins Hearts of Sourav Ganguly, Harsha Bhogle and Netizens (See Pic).

Charulata said that it was her dream come true for her and she blessed both Rohit and Kohli as they touched her feet. “Kohli told me that I will have to come a couple of time more in the tournament. I told him the tickets are not easily available to which he said not to worry and that he will arrange them for me. I had never thought I will get to meet these cricketers today but it was my dream,” she said in an interview with Times Now. Anand Mahindra Promises to Sponsor Indian Team Fan, 87-Year-Old Charulata Patel’s Tickets For All Team India Matches at ICC CWC 2019. 

Charulata Patel has become an overnight sensation and even the Chairman of Mahindra group Anand Mahindra also promised to sponsor tickets for the semi-finals and finals. The two gestures will surely touch the heart of the fan who teaches us that, ”Age is just a number.”

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