The dream of the then-youngster was to play international cricket, and one such glimmer of opportunity came through his friend, who trained with him in Mohali.
Speaking in an exclusive chat with Sportskeeda, Simi Singh recalled how the opportunity to become a professional cricketer in Ireland came about.
He said:
He continued:
Simi Singh on adjusting to life in Ireland
Simi Singh’s financial background was pretty stable, and he also didn’t have to face many hardships during his time in India.
However, when you go to a foreign country, especially on a student visa, you probably have to take up a part-time job to support your standard of living.
On this, he stated:
He added:
Getting adjusted to new surroundings is always tough, and that’s exactly what happened to Simi Singh in Ireland. In fact, it was worse due to his part-time job in a hardware store.
Speaking about the difficulties he had to face during the job, Simi recalled:
He concluded:
Despite all these hardships, it is truly inspiring that Simi Singh finally made it to the Ireland national team. At 35, he continues to be an important all-rounder who gives them the balance they need.
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