Pakistan cricket’s iconic superfan and long-time mascot Chaudhry Abdul Jalil, widely known as Chacha Cricket, has announced that he will make his final appearance in the stands during the upcoming home ODI series against Australia. The 77-year-old veteran supporter confirmed that the three-match series, scheduled from May 30 to June 4, will mark the end of his live stadium appearances due to age-related health concerns.

The 77-year-old veteran supporter confirmed that the three-match series, scheduled from May 30 to June 4, will mark the end of his live stadium appearances due to age-related health concerns.

Pakistan will host Australia in Rawalpindi for the opening ODI, while the final two matches will be played in Lahore.

Chacha Cricket shared an emotional message on his official social media platform X, requesting the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its chairman Mohsin Naqvi to arrange a memorable farewell for him, especially at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on June 4.

“4th June Pak vs Aus I’ll be witnessing my last ODI in Qaddafi. I request Chairman Mr Mohsin Naqvi and PCB management to make it a memorable day and end on high note. Sent email to Manager Operations and Events. Waiting for the positive response from PCB. Pakistan Zindabad,” he wrote.

4th June Pak Vs Aus I'll be witnessing my last ODI in Qaddafi. I request Chairman Mr Mohsin Naqvi and PCB management to make it a memorable day and end on high note. Sent email to Manager Operations and Events. Waiting for the positive response from PCB. Pakistan Zindabad pic.twitter.com/Nn3L1rCIA6

— Chacha Cricket (@chachacricketpk) May 25, 2026

In his message, he thanked supporters for decades of love and called for a fitting tribute at the historic venue where he has cheered Pakistan for generations.

Chacha Cricket has been a regular presence at Pakistan matches for nearly four decades and has become one of the most recognizable figures in world cricket.

He began his journey in the 1980s in Sharjah, where Pakistan often played their home series. He later became officially associated with the PCB as a mascot in 1996.

Known for his strong dedication to Pakistan cricket, he famously left a well-paying job in the United Arab Emirates and is said to have sold personal belongings to fund his travels around the world in support of the national team.

Born on October 8, 1949, in Sialkot, Chaudhry Abdul Jalil is easily recognized in the stands by his bright green kurta, long white beard, and white cap decorated with a sparkling star and crescent.

Over the years, he has become a symbol of passion and loyalty in Pakistani cricket culture. He has often been seen energizing crowds and lifting team spirit, regardless of match results.

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