Anurag Thakur shares appreciation post for boy he met at Dharamsala's India vs New Zealand match. Viral

Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Anurag Thakur, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share an appreciation post for a cricket enthusiast he met during the India versus New Zealand match in Dharamsala on Saturday. Thakur was bowled over by the determination of the boy named Iryaksh Aggarwal and shared a picture of him holding a placard.

Aggarwal wanted to play cricket for India in future and he was showing the minister a placard that read, “One day I will play for India. Remember me.”

Thakur posted a picture of the same and also praised Aggarwal for his zeal. “Absolutely heartwarming to see young Iryaksh Aggarwal’s determination and dreams. Awaiting your journey eagerly from placard to the pitch! Nurture your dreams, and together, we’ll watch them grow into reality,” the minister wrote.

Since being shared on October 23, the post has amassed close to four lakh views. Social media users also shared Thakur’s emotions and lauded the boy for his determination.

“It's truly heartening to witness the unwavering determination and aspirations of young Iryaksh Aggarwal. We eagerly anticipate your journey, watching you progress from holding a placard to gracing the pitch. Nurture your dreams, and together, we'll witness them blossom into reality!” a user wrote.