{"id":95410,"date":"2025-02-19T15:38:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T11:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=95410"},"modified":"2025-02-19T15:38:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T11:38:28","slug":"dubais-mr-cricket-hooks-up-400-fans-with-free-tickets-to-india-vs-pakistan-icc-champions-trophy-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/latest\/dubais-mr-cricket-hooks-up-400-fans-with-free-tickets-to-india-vs-pakistan-icc-champions-trophy-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai\u2019s \u2018Mr. Cricket\u2019 Hooks Up 400 Fans With FREE Tickets To India vs. Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cricket fever is officially taking over the UAE, and Anis Sajan, aka \u2018Mr. Cricket UAE,\u2019 just turned up the excitement with a legendary move!<\/p>\n<h2>The Vice Chairman of Danube Group made sure his hardworking employees don\u2019t miss out on the action by gifting them 400 tickets to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025!<\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 900px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-95410-1\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/19125243\/RAW.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/19125243\/RAW.mp4\">https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/19125243\/RAW.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>Talk about a boss move!<\/p>\n<p>For many of these workers, who hail from cricket-crazy nations like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, getting a ticket to a match is nearly impossible. Prices are through the ROOF, and demand is sky-high.<\/p>\n<p>But Sajan wasn\u2019t about to let that stand in the way of his team experiencing the magic of live cricket. So, he stepped in and made their dream a reality.<\/p>\n<h2>To keep things fair, the 400 tickets were handed out through a lucky draw, ensuring everyone had a shot at winning<\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 900px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-95410-2\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/19125301\/Cheer-up.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/19125301\/Cheer-up.mp4\">https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/19125301\/Cheer-up.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And the games? Oh, they\u2019re the real deal! The chosen workers will get to witness some of the BIGGEST matches of the tournament, including:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bangladesh vs. India<\/strong> \u2013 Feb 20<br \/>\n<strong>India vs. Pakistan<\/strong> \u2013 Feb 23 (yep, THE match!)<br \/>\n<strong>India vs. New Zealand<\/strong> \u2013 March 2<br \/>\n<strong>The Semi-Fina<\/strong>l \u2013 March 4<\/p>\n<p>Can you imagine the energy in that stadium?!<\/p>\n<p>Sajan didn\u2019t stop at just handing out tickets. He made sure his employees would be comfortable throughout the day&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Since food and water aren\u2019t allowed inside the stadium, Danube Group is taking care of everything!!<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/19125110\/DNMS7644-scaled.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-95412 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/19125110\/DNMS7644-scaled-large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/19125110\/DNMS7644-scaled-large.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/19125110\/DNMS7644-scaled-medium.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/19125110\/DNMS7644-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/19125110\/DNMS7644-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/19125110\/DNMS7644-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/02\/19125110\/DNMS7644-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>From early lunch packs on the bus ride to snack coupons during the match and even dinner for the ride home, these workers are getting the VIP fan experience!<\/p>\n<p>And for those who weren\u2019t lucky enough to score a ticket? No worries! Mr. Cricket UAE is also hosting a MASSIVE match screening at the Danube warehouse, bringing the excitement straight to them. People can\u2019t stop praising Anis Sajan for this thoughtful initiative. Giving back to the hardworking employees who keep the company running is something not every boss does, and fans are calling it a truly heartwarming gesture.<\/p>\n<p>In Sajan\u2019s own words&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>&#8220;Cricket is more than just a sport; it\u2019s an emotion. My goal was simple\u2014to bring joy to my team and show appreciation for their dedication. Watching their cricketing idols live will be an unforgettable experience.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>With ticket prices soaring and fans scrambling to grab seats, this move proves that the love of the game is all about inclusivity, passion, and community.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Hats off to Mr. Cricket UAE for making it happen!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cricket fever is officially taking over the UAE, and Anis Sajan, aka \u2018Mr. Cricket UAE,\u2019 just turned up the excitement with a legendary move! The Vice Chairman of Danube Group made sure his hardworking employees don\u2019t miss out on the action by gifting them 400 tickets to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025! 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