Noman Iftikhar: From Shalwar to Limelight

Our Trip to Florida last week was a memorable one to say the least. We went to watch cricket. But the weather was something we could just dream about, living in New Jersey has SOME downfalls. So we ended up watching less cricket and doing more sightseeing and fishing.   I have no regrets about it what so ever because not only we had an awesome time but also I got to see what made my trip worth it and it was Noman Ifthakar doing what he does the best on field, watching him getting emotional after winning and thanking Allah while prostrating after winning the final of US Open before joining his teammates who were dancing and screaming for joy was a sight to see.   It made me think about the days when he started and how far he has come, from the suburbs of Jersey to Florida.
All of us had faith in him and always knew he has the talent even on the days he showed up in white shalwar for league games :) he has struggled in life to achieve what he got. It makes all of us immensely proud to call him our team mate and more importantly a good friend. What I saw on that field not only gave me a glimpse of  Noman's future but also showed me that he is in a good place in his life now. All I can do is smile and feel a little smug about the intuition that I always had about him being an extraordinary cricketer and a good kid:)

Congratulations!! Well done Nomi! Well done!