Virat set to play his innings for children`s education in India, Virat
Kohli launches children`s book to promote reading as part of ICC World
Twenty20`s commitment to the local community.
Indian cricket star
Virat Kohli was today seen championing the cause of education for
children. Virat Kohli has been named the star in a children`s book that
has been published by Room to Read, a global non-profit organization
that promotes literacy and gender equality in education across Asian and
African countries together with the International Cricket Council
(ICC).
Titled Virat ki Paari (in Hindi) and Virat Veeraviharam
(in Telugu), which means Virat`s Innings, the book will be published in
Hindi and Telugu and distributed to more than a million children across
India.
Room to Read India Literacy Director, Sourav Banerjee
said, "It is great to see the Room to Read - ICC partnership achieving
yet another milestone. Virat`s popularity amongst India`s children was
evident when he visited a Room to Read library in March, this year. His
words of encouragement and support towards creating a literate future
for India resonate strongly amongst the children in our programmes. It
is an inspirational story that truly touches the heart, but at the same
time maintains the simplicity that a children`s book requires to capture
a child`s attention and imagination."
"Reading is an important
tool for a child`s overall development. it helps to ignite creativity,
curiosity and imagination,” said Virat Kohli on this unique initiative.
"Room to Read is helping millions of children across lndia access their
right to education. l am proud of committing to this cause and inspiring
children to read."
The book entails the story of 18-year old
Virat when he was faced with a predicament - to stay with his family
while grieving his father`s death or continue to play. The book about
Virat Kohli was conceptualised after research was undertaken by the
writer Bimal Mohan, who is a sports journalist, and the illustrator,
Deepak Shukla, a self-taught artist from Betul, Madhya Pradesh. The book
about Viral: will be distributed to many libraries with the hope of
inspiring the next generation of readers in India.
ICC Chief
Executive David Richardson added: “it is rewarding to be able to
champion cause together with Room to Read. As we prepare for the ICC
World Twenty20 2012 in Sri Lanka, many icons of the game like Virat,
have stepped forward to be a part of this initiative to inspire and
promote reading among younger generations."
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