Xtra Time Web Desk: Team India’s diehard fan Sudhir Chowdhury has made the country proud by becoming the first recipient of Indian Sports Fan (ISF) awards. The ISF awards are a recognition and honour to the die-hard fans of the different cricket nations around the globe. The award ceremony will take place in a glittering ceremony at the Eccles Town Hall in Manchester during the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup. Sudhir, who has become a household name among the fans across the country as legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s iconic fan will be the first recipient of the award. The master blaster on Wednesday took to twitter in congratulating Sudhir about his achievement. The master blaster’s tweet read. “Fans make us what we are! Congrats to a special fan @Sudhir10dulkar on receiving the 1st ever #ISF Award! You’ve stood as a symbol of passion & love for the sport and the Indian Cricket team. Hats off to your dedication and keep the Indian flag flying high like you always do!”

Expressing happiness on receiving first ever Global Sports Fan Awards, Sudhir said: "I am extremely honoured to have been selected for this award. Gratified that I have inspired many on the path of fandom and Global Sports Fan Awards is a big recognition at global level. I dedicate this medal to my God, inspiration and my reason for my global recognition, Sir Sachin Tendulkar."