Mansooruddin Faridi/New Delhi

The game of Cricket has created many magical stories and also changed lives of individuals. Delhi newspaper hawker Mohammad Wasim’s is one such story. Mohammad Wasim has emerged as a budding talent in the East Delhi Premier League, an initiative of former Indian cricketer and Member Parliament Gautam Gambhir.  The EDPL matches are played at Yamuna Sports Complex in East Delhi. Its aim is to spot and nurture new faces of cricket.

One of the talents that has emerged is Mohammad Wasim.

Wasim is emerging as a fast bowler. He surprised onlookers and selectors with the speed of his throw.

Mohammas Wasim

Gautam Gambhir has high hopes on this 19-year-old. Praising Wasim, Gautam Gambhir said, "The one who used to deliver newspapers from door to door, now people will see his picture in the newspapers."

The selectors were in for a pleasant shock when Muhammad Wasim bowled at a speed of 140 kmph in the trials. They did notice his worn out rubber slippers.

One can simply guess his performance in case he wore proper shoes.

Gautam Gambhir has shared four pictures of the young cricketer on his Twitter handle. Also wrote in the comment, "Muhammad Wasim distributes newspapers. Now people will print his picture in it.

जो अख़बार मुहम्मद वसीम बांटा करता था, अब उसी में उसकी फ़ोटो छपेगी! #EDPL pic.twitter.com/X8TF94kaVC

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) December 2, 2021

The EDPL will have 10 teams, the name of each teams will be on 10 Assembly constituencies of Delhi.

Gautam Gambhir says, “During my election campaign, I had promised to create modern sports infrastructure in East Delhi. I am proud that I am in a position to fulfill that promise." About this new player, he wrote, "It doesn't matter what your background is or what equipment you have. It doesn't matter what your class is.

He said that the tournament will provide a platform for those who could not showcase their abilities due to lack of resources.