The Yuvraj Singh Cricket Academy, was launched on that very day. He had collaborated with not only Pathways Noida, but with Pathways Gurgaon and Aravalli as well, to ensure that budding cricketers receive proper facilities and coaching. This also includes talented underprivileged children so their talent does not go undiscovered.
At two ‘o’ clock, we were seated in the senior school atrium, repeatedly glancing at the door every five minutes. Everyone, from the teachers, to the students, to the staff was assembled there, waiting with bated breath.
After what seemed like forever, though it was around five minutes, he walked through the doors of our school and we burst into cheers. It seemed a bit surreal, seeing such a legend right in front of us, but it was really happening.
He began by lighting the lamp, after which our director, Dr. Advani welcomed him to our school. She spoke on the behalf of all of us, expressing the honor and gratitude we felt at that very moment. When she spoke about his achievements in the field of cricket, I don’t think that there was a single person, who wasn’t reminiscing of the past or thinking about those very matches.
And then came the questions, easily the best part of the day. There were laughs, moments of awe and loads of fun. Everyone had questions and most of us got to ask them. When asked whether he “got the butterflies” before a match he responded that he had butterflies while talking to us, at which I can only say that the feeling was mutual.
But soon enough, the fun and games had to end, the laughter and joy, the nervousness and awe. The end of school seemed to come too quickly and we had to leave… but this day shall forever be one of the most treasured days of my life, a day which has made me cross an item off my bucket list- meet a legend.
Supriya Ganesh
Form 9
