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India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
Rajnath Singh welcomes women-led INSV Tarini after historic global circumnavigation
1:40 In Dehradun, a patwari named Ghulam Haider was caught accepting a Rs 2000 bribe by the State Vigilance Department. In a desperate attempt to destroy evidence, Haider swallowed four Rs 500 notes.
India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
Is the Trump experiment now unravelling? Big debate on Rajdeep Sardesai's show
1:40 In Dehradun, a patwari named Ghulam Haider was caught accepting a Rs 2000 bribe by the State Vigilance Department. In a desperate attempt to destroy evidence, Haider swallowed four Rs 500 notes.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Haider Ali – The fruit seller who refused to let go of his cricket dream
Born in Pakistan, Haider Ali now represents UAE. (Image: Special Arrangement) Born in a small village in Pakistan where cricketing facilities were nonexistent and education was prioritised over sport, Haider Ali 's path to the UAE national team was anything but conventional. He never played age-group cricket, worked as a night-time waiter, sold fruits during the pandemic and even survived a near-fatal accident that almost ended his career. Yet, he never gave up. Today, at 30, the left-arm spinner stands tall as one of UAE cricket's most promising cricketers, having played a pivotal role in their historic T20I series win over Bangladesh and shining in franchise cricket with Dubai Capitals in ILT20. From village dust to Lahore dreams Haider Ali's journey to international cricket is the stuff of Bollywood dramas — minus the glamour. Born in a remote village (Kamalia Azmat Shah) in Pakistan, Haider was never meant to be a cricketer. There were no playgrounds, no nets and most importantly, no permission. His uncle, who raised him, made it clear: no cricket until you pass your Matric (Class 10) exams. That meant missing all formative cricket — school, under-14, under-16. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "I came from a very small village which had no facilities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 4BHK+Family Lounge+Utility room at 4.49Cr (All Incl)* ATS Triumph, Gurgaon Book Now Undo My uncle, who took care of me and my education, did not allow me to play," Haider told "He used to say that first you have to clear the matric exam… after that I won't stop you." Once he graduated, he left for Lahore — five hours away — on a one-way ticket to chase his dream. He found a cricketing home at Ludhiana Gymkhana Club, under the guidance of Akhtar Mumtaz. Days were for cricket. Nights were for survival. "I used to work as a waiter in the night time and during the day I played cricket and exercised in the gym. My family didn't know anything… they only knew that their son was playing cricket in Lahore," he said. EPIC IS BACK! ILT20 set for explosive return on December 2, 2025 Then came COVID. Marriage halls shut, jobs vanished and Haider became a fruit seller. Yet, cricket remained. "I worked (for) almost four years as a fruit seller, but I did not leave my cricket. I kept practicing my skills, because cricket is my passion and my father's dream." But tragedy struck again — a life-threatening accident. He fell 30 feet from a bridge when an overloaded auto-rickshaw toppled while transporting fruits. "The auto fell down… I broke my shoulder, leg, nasal bone and others. But I am very lucky, God has given me a second life," he said. Most people told him it was over. "A lot of big cricketers, including Test players, told me that 'your career is over.' But I didn't believe them. I had worked too hard and believed that God would give me my result." A new life in the UAE Haider Ali. (Image: Special Arrangement) Haider's belief pushed him to take the most painful step yet — leaving home and Pakistan. With just 10 Pakistani rupees in his pocket (barely 1 Dirham), he flew to the UAE, tears in his eyes, for a better future. "It's a very emotional topic for me," he said, his voice cracking. "When I was leaving, my mom was crying… my dad too. I told my mom that I will return only after making you all proud." He found initial support in the Seven Districts cricket team, especially from its owner Muhammad Haider and his father Amir Ali. "We are not in touch now, but they gave me everything in the first two and a half years here," he acknowledged. ILT20 Season 4 Dates Announced Today, Haider represents Karwan Cricket Club — one of UAE's premier sides — and credits Babar Iqbal for his continued growth. Even in Dubai, the grind hasn't stopped. His routine reflects his obsession. "My day starts at 3:30 am. I go swimming, then practice. I sleep a bit, then wake up around 2-3 pm and train again — bowling and fielding drills in 45 degrees Celsius. Then I go to the gym. I don't care what others are doing. I work when no one is watching except for God." Making history and dreams come true Haider Ali. (Image: Special Arrangement) On May 21, 2025, Haider Ali etched his name in UAE cricket folklore. Playing a pivotal role, the 30-year-old left-arm spinner took 3 for 7 in four overs, helping UAE clinch their first T20I series win over a Test-playing nation — Bangladesh — in Sharjah. It wasn't just a series win. It was validation. From being a waiter and fruit-seller in Lahore to taking key wickets against a full-member nation, Haider has proven everyone wrong — except himself. "I always believed that God would give me my time. As the Almighty always says: you do the hard work, and leave the result to me." 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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Caught taking bribe, Dehradun patwari eats up four Rs 500 notes
Image used is for representational purposes only DEHRADUN: A patwari posted in Kalsi area of Dehradun swallowed four currency notes of Rs 500 denomination after he was allegedly caught red-handed by the state vigilance department while accepting a bribe from a local resident on Monday. According to vigilance department officials, a person had alleged that patwari Ghulam Haider demanded a bribe of Rs 2,000 for issuing domicile certificates to two of his relatives. An officer of the state vigilance department said, "Acting on the complaint, a trap was laid to nab him. As per the pre-planned action, the relative of the complainant went to the Kalsi tehsil office on Monday with the bribe money, which Haider accepted. Within a few minutes, vigilance deptment officials nabbed him, but Haider swallowed the money in an attempt to destroy evidence." Director state vigilance department, V Murugesan, said, "Haider was arrested."
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Caught taking bribe, patwari swallows notes of Rs 500 in Dehradun
DEHRADUN: A patwari posted in Kalsi area of Dehradun swallowed four currency notes of Rs 500 denomination after he was allegedly caught red-handed by the state vigilance department while accepting a bribe from a local resident on Monday. According to vigilance department officials, a person had alleged that patwari Ghulam Haider demanded a bribe of Rs 2,000 for issuing domicile certificates to two of his relatives. An officer of the state vigilance department said, "Acting on the complaint, a trap was laid to nab him. As per the pre-planned action, the relative of the complainant went to the Kalsi tehsil office on Monday with the bribe money, which Haider accepted. Within a few minutes, vigilance deptment officials nabbed him, but Haider swallowed the money in an attempt to destroy evidence." Director state vigilance department, V Murugesan, said, "Haider was arrested."
