22 January 2024, 02:00 AM IST
Nijas Chakumkadav with commentary in six languages
Tirur: Tirur reached the Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Stadium ground to watch the cricket match. But the excitement was more in listening than in watching the game. This ‘star of the tournament’ is Nijas Chakumkadav who provides cricket commentary in six languages.
Nijas’ commentary is in Hindi, English, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Arabic at the Malappuram Premier League Cricket Tournament in Tirur. Bengali language is being studied.
Nijas is the son of Muhammadali and Zubaidah, a native of Chakumkadav near Kallai, Kozhikode. He was passionate about cricket since his childhood. Started playing as a left-handed batsman but failed to shine. Meanwhile, the commentary started.
Nijas was an auto driver. Later he worked in Gulf for two years. Came back and started painting and plumbing work. In the meantime, he completed his degree. Living in three cents in the coastal area. Will also go to work. Cricket reaches the ground with commentary on Saturdays and Sundays. Commentary became important as friends encouraged.
That’s how Calicut became a commentator in the Premier League. Many are now inviting commentary.
Coming to the attention of Sharif Bazi, who is a prominent figure in this field, was a turning point. Shared many venues with Bassi. The sound of Nias crossed Kozhikode and Malappuram and reached the neighboring districts.
Even when Minister Muhammad Riaz came as a guest to watch the cricket match of Kozhikode homeo doctors, there was Niaz’s multilingual commentary. When Chandy Oommen played at Kozhikode Indoor Stadium, his commentary went viral. He has commented on more than 100 tournaments, big and small.
Madavoor CM for five years. He got the courage to speak in Arabic because he studied at Makham Arabic College. The experience of two years in the Gulf was also a strength. The small income earned through game speaking is a big help in life. Wife: Mehla, Children: Tanza, Sherinshan.
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