Elder sister Shakila Bobby dreamed of younger brother Zaker Ali, that he would one day grace the international stage. That dream was fulfilled last year, but Zach got a chance to play a ‘real’ international match in the first T20I against Sri Lanka. On that day, he played a great innings of 68 runs and beat the gallery. Fulfilled the dream of the whole family including sister. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken a novel initiative ahead of the series deciding match on Saturday. Professional journalist Shakila interviewed Chhota Bhai. Later Zaker himself became a journalist for a few minutes.
A video was posted on the BCB official page on social media on Friday. There Shakila and Zaker answered each other’s questions. Zahid Chowdhury, assistant manager of media department of BCB brought forward the novelty of the event at the beginning of the video. In response to Shakila’s first question, Zaker said, ‘The feeling is very good. Everyone dreams of playing for the national team. Since my childhood, I wanted to play for the national team and win matches. So everything looks good.’
Describing the experience of the national team dressing room, Zaker further said, ‘I liked the atmosphere of the national team very much. Especially, the way everyone welcomed me on the first day, this thing was very special to me. I feel like I’m someone special.’
Although he made his debut in international cricket through the Asian Games last year, Zaker’s ‘real’ start was on the home ground in the national team jersey. He played a superhuman innings and got out in the last over to snatch victory against the Lankans. Although the team lost, Zaker’s storming performance that day garnered praise. While fulfilling her professional duties, Shakila enjoyed her brother’s game sitting on the field. On that day, the fulfillment of the dreams of the brothers and sisters was accompanied by the dissatisfaction of three runs.
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Zaker credits his father and brother as well as his sister for playing a role in fulfilling his dream of playing in the national team. At the same time, he highlighted his responsibility, ‘everyone had a role. Father had a role, brother had a role, you also had a role. You took a lot of trouble, taking me to practice. In fact, there is no way to leave someone’s role. Everyone had a dream to see me in this place. Now it is my responsibility, how can I take it further, win my country. I think the work has increased. I will try to live up to that expectation.’
Zaker took over the boom after finishing the interview. Ask your sister how do you feel when you see your younger brother in the national team? Shakila replied, ‘This feeling really cannot be expressed in words. I wanted it for a long time, since childhood. It’s a great moment. You will understand better. Because you know how obvious our desire was. Tears were coming to the eyes while sitting in the press box. I was wiping again and again. Everyone at home was crying watching you play on TV.’
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