Watch: India's 'most passionate' fan in World Cup; skipper Virat Kohli greets her
Virat Kohli
An 87-year-old India cricket fan, named Charulata Patel, became theinternet sensation after she was spotted cheering for Team India during the India vs Bangladesh World Cupmatch at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
Indian skipper Virat Kohli could not resist himself from meeting Charulataand he also called her one of the most passionate and dedicated fans he has ever seen.
Virat took to Twitter to thank thespecial fan, he wrote, "Also would like to thank all our fans for all the love & support & especially Charulata Patel ji. She's 87 and probably one of the most passionate & dedicated fans I've ever seen. Age is just a number, the passion takes you leaps & bounds. With her blessings, on to the next one."
Indian fans started the celebrations when India entered the semi-finals of the tournament afterdefeatingBangladesh by 28 runs.
During the match, Charulata was spotted in the stands blowing a vuvuzela and fans and commentators appreciated her spirit for the game even at this age.
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Charulata, who saw India lift the World Cup for the first time in 1983, said she had danced back then and will dance again after India beat Bangladesh.
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Watch the video:
"They (Indian cricket team in 1983) won and got to that you know that World Cup…I got so proud you know, I start(ed) to dance and today I say(said) to my granddaughter I say(said) today also when India (is) going to win with (against) that Bangladesh I am going to dance there," saidCharulata.
India will now compete against Sri Lanka on July 6.