Team India recently scripted a memorable win in the recent Test series in Australia. On their return home, they received a rousing reception from their fans. Now Automobile giant Anand Mahindra has announced that he will be gifting the all-new THAR-SUV to six Indian cricketers after their historic win in Australia.
The six Indian cricketers are Mohammed Siraj, Thangarsu Natarajan, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini opening batsman Shubman Gill, and, all-rounder Washington Sundar. It is for their heroics in the recently-concluded Test series in Australia.
Taking to the micro-blogging site, the business magnate shared a video of these six cricketers where they can be heard talking about overcoming all the obstacles in their way to reach where they are today. Mahindra wrote, “Six young men made their debuts in the recent historic series #INDvAUS (Shardul’s 1 earlier appearance was short-lived due to injury)They’ve made it possible for future generations of youth in India to dream & Explore the Impossible (1/3)”
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He further wrote, “Theirs are true ‘Rise’ stories; overcoming daunting odds in the pursuit of excellence. They serve as an inspiration in all arenas of life. It gives me great personal pleasure to gift each of these debutants an All New THAR SUV on my own account—at no expense to the company. (2/3)”
In his final tweet, the Chairman of Mahindra Group wrote, “The reason for this gift is to exhort young people to believe in themselves & ‘Take the road less travelled.’ Bravo Mohammed, Shardul, Shubhman, Natarajan, Navdeep & Washington! I now plead with @Mahindra_Auto to get them their THARS on priority. 😊 (3/3)”
Team India had to chase a stiff total of 328 runs to register a famous win on the final day of the Brisbane Test match. In the Test series, Siraj was the leading wicket-taker for India. He picked up 13 wickets in three matches. Shardul and Washington also played a key role in the final Test in Brisbane. It led to India ending Australia’s 32-year-old unbeaten run at the Gabba.
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