Wasim Jaffer Requests Parents Not To Promote Or Encourage Age Fraud

Former Indian Opener Wasim Jaffer has requested parents not to promote or encourage any sorts of age fraud to make them play in the various age categories despite the eligibility. Most players during their school-age will be pushed to fall into the trap of fudging birth certificates that will allow them to take part for an extra year in the age category tournaments.

The inter-school competitions have been stopped in all areas of the country due to the pandemic and the Mumbai Schools Sports Association (MSSA) who conducts these tournaments in Mumbai city have been in touch with the children to keep motivating them. A lot of cricketers have gone on to play for the country from the tournaments like Harris Shield and Giles Shield and it is one of the biggest platforms for the Mumbai Youngsters as pointed out by Wasim Jaffer.

 

Wasim Jaffer Mentions The Importance Of Hardwork

Wasim Jaffer wanted the parents to move on the right track and not fall into the trap of fudging birth certificates to enter age categories. He mentioned that hard work is a much bigger trait than a talent for the long run which the youngsters of Mumbai cricket should be aware of. He also praised the facilities provided to the youngsters to play at different venues with stronger opponents all around the country which gets them prepared to play at the bigger stages.

“I would request parents not to encourage age-fraud. Surely their children would not like to start their careers on a wrong note,” said  Wasim Jaffer who was the key speaker at MSSA, before going on to elaborate on how hard work is an even greater trait than mere possession of raw talent in the long run”.

Youngsters Advised To Get Through Their Obstacles

Wasim Jaffer who was the chief guest during the online cricket educational workshop also advised the youngsters to stay motivated and not to let any obstacles come in the way of realizing their dreams. He also mentioned the exposure that the children are getting at a small age will be a huge factor for the future.

Wasim Jaffer is one of the greatest players from Mumbai and truly has been a Ranji trophy legend by scoring a lot of runs in the domestic circuit. He did represent India in 31 test matches scoring five centuries at an average of 34.1.