“Thank You, Chacha Cricket”: PCB pays tribute to retiring superfan
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- To honour his contribution, the PCB shared a commemorative banner featuring Chacha Cricket alongside a collage of his most memorable moments, accompanied by a simple message: “Thank you, Chacha Cricket.”
- “More than a fan, a symbol of unwavering support for Pakistan cricket,” the PCB wrote in a social media post, adding, “Thank you, Chacha Cricket, for a lifetime of passion, memories and loyalty.”
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday paid tribute to Chaudhry Abdul Jalil, widely known as Chacha Cricket, recognising his decades-long presence and unwavering support for the Green Shirts as he prepares to step away following the final ODI against Australia in Lahore.
The iconic superfan, one of the most recognisable faces in world cricket crowds, is set to mark his farewell appearance at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, bringing an end to a journey that has spanned nearly four decades across home and overseas fixtures.
To honour his contribution, the PCB shared a commemorative banner featuring Chacha Cricket alongside a collage of his most memorable moments, accompanied by a simple message: “Thank you, Chacha Cricket.”