Afghan Fan Drives 14 Hours to Meet Cricket Idol Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis, the Australian all-rounder currently playing for the Texas Super Kings (TSK) in the Major League Cricket (MLC) in the US, received a heartwarming surprise after TSK’s match against the Seattle Orcas in Dallas. A dedicated female fan from Afghanistan, who had traveled 14 hours from Colorado Springs, waited patiently to meet her idol.
The fan, whose name was not disclosed in the video shared by TSK on social media, expressed her admiration for Stoinis, saying, “I am from Afghanistan…I always talked about him (Stoinis) with my school friends.” She had created a special poster for her favorite player and enthusiastically cheered for him from the stands.
“I thought this (MLC) is going to be a big opportunity to come and see him, cheer for him. That was like one of my dreams, which has come true…I had to drive for 14 hours from Colorado Springs…to just come and see him,” she said.
When asked how she would react if she met Stoinis in person, she replied, “I have no idea what I am going to do, maybe I will start crying or something.”
After the match, Stoinis made the fan’s dream come true by meeting her. The video of their encounter, captioned “The Yellove is unmatched,” went viral on social media.
Stoinis’s gesture not only touched the fan’s heart but also highlighted the global reach and impact of cricket. The MLC, a new professional cricket league in the US, is providing a platform for players from around the world to showcase their skills and connect with fans.
The fan’s dedication and Stoinis’s kindness serve as a reminder of the power of sports to inspire and bring people together.
