City
Epaper

Rajkummar Rao, Srikanth Bolla beat Mumbai heat to play cricket with visually impaired children

By IANS | Updated: May 2, 2024 16:35 IST

Mumbai, May 2 A cricket match was organised in Mumbai for visually impaired children at the Astro Turf, ...

Open in App

Mumbai, May 2 A cricket match was organised in Mumbai for visually impaired children at the Astro Turf, NSCI Club, in the Worli area on Thursday.

The game was played between two teams led by Rajkummar Rao and industrialist Srikanth Bolla.

Former India pacer and a member of the 2011 World Cup-winning squad Zaheer Khan supported the initiative.

Cricketer Zaheer also joined them as he came to watch the match.

Reflecting Srikanth's passion for cricket and his determination to overcome obstacles, the match epitomised inclusivity in sports, showcasing how cricket transcends barriers and disabilities.

Rajkummar’s team went on to win the game.

Other than Zaheer and Rajkummar, producer Bhushan Kumar, Alaya F, Sharad Kelkar, director Tushar Hiranandani, and Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani graced the event. Srikanth Bolla himself attended to express his love for cricket.

The match was organised as part of the promotional campaign for the upcoming Rajkummar Rao-starrer film 'Srikanth - Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne’.

Presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series, the film is produced by T-Series Films & Chalk N Cheese Films Production LLP.

The film is set to release on May 10.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalMoS Pabitra Margherita meets Australia PM Albanese at Port Moresby during Papua New Guinea I-day celebrations

Other SportsAsia Cup: Richie Richardson likely to officiate Pakistan–UAE clash, say sources

International"India is putting a lot of resources to help deliver technology for future," Chairman of APACMed says

InternationalVice President CP Radhakrishnan meets Mauritius PM Ramgoolam, discussions on trade and economics held

CricketBangladesh to support Sri Lanka? Captain Litton spills beans; Afghanistan skipper Rashid rues "irresponsible shots"

Entertainment Realted Stories

EntertainmentMahesh Bhatt, Anu Malik, Suhrita Das reflect on creative journey in 'Tu Meri Poori Kahani'

EntertainmentRobert Redford passes away: Bollywood celebrities pay heartfelt tributes to Oscar-winning actor

Entertainment"We can do it": Sonu Nigam, Ishita Arun recreate their iconic 1999 track 'Bijuria' with funny twist

EntertainmentRiteish Deshmukh mourns the loss of his lawyer friend Siddharth Shinde

EntertainmentHema Malini wishes PM Modi on his 75th birthday: 'Pray for your health & long life'