NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif recently shared a heartwarming video on social media, highlighting the remarkable fitness of his 79-year-old father, Mohammad Tarif Ansari.
In the video, Kaif bowls to his father in the nets, who responds with some elegant drives. The senior Kaif’s technique and energy were widely appreciated on social media.
Kaif captioned the video, “Yehi hai raaz meri fitness ka.My father at 79 fit to bat and still showing great touch. It is all in the genes. In Allahabad, they still talk about Tarif bhai’s sixes.”
Tarif, who played for the Railways and Uttar Pradesh cricket teams, featured in 55 first-class matches during his career.
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In the video, Kaif bowls to his father in the nets, who responds with some elegant drives. The senior Kaif’s technique and energy were widely appreciated on social media.
Kaif captioned the video, “Yehi hai raaz meri fitness ka.My father at 79 fit to bat and still showing great touch. It is all in the genes. In Allahabad, they still talk about Tarif bhai’s sixes.”
Tarif, who played for the Railways and Uttar Pradesh cricket teams, featured in 55 first-class matches during his career.
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Tarif’s elder son Kaif went on to represent India and is celebrated for his exceptional fielding and middle-order batting.
He gained fame in the early 2000s, especially during the 2002 NatWest Series final against England, where his unbeaten 87 led India to a historic victory.
Kaif’s quick reflexes and agility revolutionized the standard of fielding in Indian cricket.