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Shocking! World Cup winning cricketer forced to sell 'kachoris' to make a living

Imran scored a valuable 40-run knock and bagged three wickets in finals against England to help India win the World Cup for the deaf and mute.

Shocking! World Cup winning cricketer forced to sell 'kachoris' to make a living

New Delhi: In a cricket-frenzy country, Imran Sheikh, who played a a crucial role in helping the Indian team win the 2005 World Cup for the deaf and mute, is now forced to sell 'kachoris' to make a living.

According to a Times of India report, the passionate cricketer is now selling "Moong Kachori" in streets of old Pandra.

The 30-year-old, who slammed half-centuries for the Indian team in 2005, started selling kachoris a week ago.

"Cricket is my passion and I want to keep playing. But my financial condition is not good enough to support my family . Playing deaf and mute cricket matches doesn't earn me much money. So I started a nutritious kachori stall with the help of my wife Roza for earning extra income. I also got a temporary job in Gujarat Refinery, thanks to my coach Nitendra Singh," Imran told TOI in sign language.

Imran scored a valuable 40-run knock and bagged three wickets in finals against England to help India win the World Cup.