87-year-old Charulatha Patel took the limelight away enthusiastically blowing the trumpet during India’s World Cup match against Bangladesh. Wearing her tri-colour scarf cheering for the Indian cricket team, she was titled as a lucky mascot.
#WATCH 87 year old Charulata Patel who was seen cheering for India in the stands during #BANvIND match: India will win the world cup. I pray to Lord Ganesha that India wins. I bless the team always. #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/lo3BtN7NtD
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2019
While MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli kept the cameras busy they all panned towards Charulatha Patel, her enthusiasm truly stood out from the rest of the crowd.
Anand Mahindra, one of the leading industrialists in India, who could not resist his enthusiasm on Twitter said, “Ok, watched the last over & it had all the drama I needed. The best victories are those that make you bite your nails at first and then make it look easy in the end. Shabash, India & make sure this match-winning lady is present at the semifinals & finals…give her a free ticket!”.
Ok, watched the last over & it had all the drama I needed. The best victories are those that make you bite your nails at 1st & then make it look easy in the end. Shabash, India & make sure this match-winning lady is present at the semifinals & finals…give her a free ticket! https://t.co/Smp0MrqCIA
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 2, 2019
India’s Top cricketers including Captain Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma spend the time talking to Charulatha Sharma, sharing a laugh and asking for her blessing
Mrs. Charulata ji was the woman of the match for me. Incredible to meet someone with such a lively spirit. pic.twitter.com/r9Kqmgl4lR
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 3, 2019