It is the most humble step taken by the cricketer Gautam Gambhir towards Zohra, the daughter of the Assistant Sub-Inspector of police Abdul Rasheed, who lost his life in an encounter with terrorists in August with her.

Gautam Gambhir in an emotional message on Twitter that he would help the young child to fulfill her dreams.

"Zohra, I can't put u 2 sleep wid a lullaby but I'll help u 2 wake up 2 live ur dreams. Will support ur education 4-lifetime #daughterofIndia. Zohra, Plz don't let those tears fall as I doubt even Mother Earth can take the d weight of ur pain. Salutes to your martyred dad ASI, Abdul Rashid, Gambhir in a series of tweet said.

“Thank you, Gautam Sir, me and my family are very happy with your gesture, I want to become a doctor,” wrote Zohra.

The Gautam Gambhir Foundation is actively involved in charity work. The cricketer recently launched a free community kitchen in West Delhi.

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