We are just weeks away from the 2023 FIFA World Cup and most of the teams are either planning to arrive in India or some have even already arrived to get used to the Indian conditions.
Like many cricket fans, a Swiggy food delivery executive in Chennai got a chance to fulfill his dreams, when he reportedly found himself part of the Dutch support staff as a netball player. Times of India.
Lokesh Kumar, 29, who has been working in the food delivery business since 2018, was selected by the Dutch team as one of the four bowlers.
According to the report, Lokesh was selected after the Dutch management evaluated around 10,000 bowlers from India.
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Speaking about the selection, Lokesh said, like TOI “This is one of the most precious moments in my career. I have not yet played in the TNCA third division. I played in the fifth division for four years and signed up for the fourth division team Indian Oil (RO) S&RC for the current season. After I was selected by the Netherlands as a player Shabaki, I feel like my talent has finally been recognized.
“The members of the Dutch team welcomed me with open arms; there was an induction ceremony for the Nets players before the start of the season. The players told us: Don’t hesitate, this is your dream.” I already feel like I’m part of the Dutch family,” he added.
He even said that he was confident that he would be able to join the camp.
Talking about his struggle and timing, he said, “After my college days, my entire focus was on cricket. I spent four years in cricket. In 2018, I decided to take up a job. I was with Swiggy for the last time.” four years. I only make money by delivering food; I have no other source of income. Work timing is flexible and I can take time off whenever I want. We usually only hold TNCA league games on weekends, so oh world during the weekdays.”
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Updated: Sep 21, 2023, 07:49 PM IST
