The Economic Times

Haider Ali, who once sold mangoes in Pakistan, is leading UAE's bowling against his own nation in T20 World Cup

The story of Haider Ali is a powerful narrative of resilience, following a Pakistani fruit seller who survived a 30-foot fall and extreme poverty to become a star for the UAE national team. Today, as UAE takes on Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026, Haider stands as a symbol of hope, proving that no fall is too deep to recover from.