Cricketer Virandeep dares to dream beyond milestones
The 26-year-old Malaysian cricketer became the first player from an associate nation to cross 3,000 runs in T20 Internationals this week, a remarkable feat that underlines consistency, class, and commitment to a cause bigger than himself.
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