Yusuf Pathan receives Gujarat govt’s Eklavya award at his residence, gives reaction to DeshGujarat (Video)
June 05, 2012
By DeshGujarat News, Vadodara, 5 June 2012
The government of Gujarat today presented Eklavya award of year 2010-11 to Indian Cricket team member Yusuf Pathan at his residence in Vadodara.
Eklavya award is highest award presented by Gujarat government in the area of sports.
The state government officials from Youth, Cultural activities and Sport ministry presented a trophy and cheque of Rs 1 lakh to Yusuf in presence of his father.
Speaking to DeshGujarat, Yusuf Pathan expressed feeling of happiness and pride after receiving the prestigious award.
Yusuf’s cricket Guru Mehandi Shaikh too expressed happiness and said he would go to congratulate Yusuf personally tomorrow.
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had announced Eklavya award for Yusuf Pathan and Munaf Patel the two Gujarati who were part of ICC World Cup 2011 winning Indian cricket team in April 2011.
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