A J&K cricketer who battles enormous odds
Amir Hossain Lone, captain of Jammu & Kashmir's para-cricket team, did not allow a tragic accident to hamper his dream of playing the game
ESPNcricinfo staff
02-Mar-2016
In 1997, Amir Hossain Lone lost his arms in an accident at his father's sawmill. That, however, did not deter him pursuing his major passion, cricket. At the age of 26, Amir is currently the captain of Jammu & Kashmir's para-cricket team.
In an interview with barcroft.tv, Amir talks about the hardships he had to overcome after his accident and displays his batting, bowling and fielding skills using his legs.
"When I tried to play cricket for the first time after the accident, people used to make fun of me. Now they are very supportive," he said.
"My grandmother encouraged me to go to school, I wasn't ready but she convinced me. A teacher even told me that this school was not meant for [disadvantaged] children like me."
"Batting was not a difficult task," Amir said." But bowling without arms was a miracle and I somehow managed to do it.
"I am a supporter of Sachin Tendulkar. He is my inspiration and I want to play like him. My dream is to play for the national team."