✪ Scoring with just one hand in the T20 World Cup 2021
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”3px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”width: 75% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width: 100% !important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width: 75% !important;”][et_pb_blurb title=”K R Nayar” image=”https://cricketlovers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/K-R-Nayar1.png” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”1100px” image_icon_width_tablet=”” image_icon_width_phone=”” image_icon_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” content_max_width_tablet=”” content_max_width_phone=”” content_max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Poppins|700|||on||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#E02B20″ header_font_size=”16px” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#565656″ custom_padding=”|||550px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|||20px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_blurb_image=”width:70px;” image_max_width_tablet=”” image_max_width_phone=”” image_max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Senior cricket writer & analyst
[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”8px||||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]A deformity should not be a hindrance to realise a dream. This was proven by Prashanth Kumar, the scorer at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Although he has only one hand, that did not stop him from scoring all the T20 World Cup 2021 matches held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. His right arm is not more than one-foot long because of a birth defect but nothing could stop him from becoming a scorer for the World Cup.
Prashanth Kumar scores with his left hand
Three hat tricks were recorded on the field in this edition of the T20 World Cup. Kumar, who hails from a small village in Hyderabad, India, came to score for this World Cup after recording a hat-trick too, but as a scorer in the three IPL tournaments held here. He joins the many other characters who have recorded milestones from outside the field by serving the game.
For Prashanth deformity is never a hindrance
“It was my dream to keep scores for a World Cup and I am delighted that I have achieved it. I have realized that with a deep desire and strong will, any disability can be overcome and that dreams will come true. I have now been the scorer for all international matches held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and this includes the Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers, all Afghanistan and Pakistan matches, Asia Cup, and 2014, 2020, and 2021 Indian Premier League. This year has been special for me because I not only completed a hat-trick of scoring for the IPL but also got the chance to score for the World Cup,” says Kumar, who occupies the corner seat at the entrance to the press box.
Prashanth Kumar being honoured by Dubai Cricket Council’s Chairman Abdul Rehman Falaknaz (left) and vice chairman Mohammad Redha Abbas
“I am so happy that I could watch the World Cup from the best seat in the stadium. I score with my left hand, something that I have been doing for years even for domestic cricket matches,” remarked Kumar, who works as the Assistant Division Manager for the scaffolding division of the Yogi Group of companies.
Prashanth Kumar with Shiva Pagarani… his cricket loving boss
Kumar is thankful to Shiva Pagarani, the Convenor of the Dubai Cricket Council and the owner of Yogi Group, for backing his dreams. “I’ve been in the UAE since 2015 and started my career by scoring for Yogi Groups’ domestic matches. Never did I think that one day I would go on to score for a World Cup as well!. I am fortunate to have a cricket-loving boss and he grants me off from my duty to do the scoring. Except for the doubleheader match days, since most matches start only at 6 pm, I don’t take a full day off.”
Prashanth Kumar with Sunil Gavaskar
Very early he realised that whatever he wanted to achieve in his life, he would need to do that with his left hand. He plays cricket with one hand bowling left-arm spin when the Yogi team practices before their matches. And once they start playing, he would get on with his scoring sheet. He developed a good handwriting.
Prashanth Kumar with Sourav Ganguly
This enterprising man also makes it a point to take pictures with the greats of the game that he comes in contact with. He believes that had he not been a scorer, he would have seen them only on television. “There is no limit to what one can achieve provided one has the desire, Scoring with just one hand in the T20 World Cup 2021 dream, and love towards whatever one does,” he added.
Before plunging into the scoring sheet to record the final between Australia and New Zealand, he said: “I feel happy that whatever cricketers perform with both their hands, I record it with my one hand. Whatever a scorer records, it is for eternity. I will always be thankful to all those who gave me this opportunity.”
