Novak Djokovic asks England Cricket team to give a chance to his chauffeur. (Source: Novak Djokovic/Twitter)
Tennis star Novak Djokovic, who defeated Kevin Anderson in the ATP semifinal clash on Saturday, took to Twitter to suggest a “strong candidate” for the England cricket team. The 32-year-old shared a photo with his chauffeur, Imran Bashir, who was seen holding a trophy in his hand and described him as a “famous batsman” for his local cricket team.
“Imran Bashir (my chauffeur for the #NittoATPFinals) has been part of #TeamDjokovic for 10 years! He is also a famous batsman for his local #cricket team. He received this trophy for best batsman of the year and we need to get it out there,” the Serbian wrote.
Imran Bashir (my chauffeur for the #NittoATPFinals) has been part of #TeamDjokovic for 10 years! He is also a famous batsman for his local #cricket ๐ team. He received this trophy for best batsman of the year and we need to get it out there! ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/yrRQCjtlis
โ Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) 17 November 2018
He further asked England coach Trevor Bayliss to keep an eye on Bashir for future selection. “#TrevorBayliss @englandcricket, you should keep your eye on Imran. I think he is a strong candidate for your team,” Djokovic wrote.
#TrevorBayliss @englandcricket, you should keep your eye on Imran. I think he is a strong candidate for your team ๐๐๐๐
โ Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) 17 November 2018
The hilarious tweet by the tennis star immediately prompted cricket’s global governing body, ICC, to invite him for a net session at the 2019 World Cup. In a reply to Djokovic’s tweet, the ICC wrote, “We know you try to avoid nets as a tennis player, but if you feel like mixing up your Wimbledon preparation next year, come down and have a net session at the Cricket World Cup!”
We know you try to avoid nets as a tennis player, but if you feel like mixing up your @Wimbledon preparation next year, come down and have a net session at the @cricketworldcup! ๐ https://t.co/n20kStBSzM
โ ICC (@ICC) 17 November 2018
Djokovic produced a masterful display to outclass South Africaโs Anderson 6-2 6-2 on Saturday to set up an ATP Finals title showdown with Alexander Zverev.