14-Year-Old Bet Pays Off Big: Man Wins Over ₹50 Lakh as Josh Tongue Makes England Debut

London: In an extraordinary turn of events, Tim Piper, a family friend of England cricket Josh Tongue, is set to collect an astounding £50,000 after successfully betting on his future success. Piper’s remarkable wager, made at odds of 500/1, is a testament to his unwavering belief in Tongue’s cricketing prowess, which he recognized when Tongue was a mere 11 years old.

The heartwarming story began years ago when Piper used to watch Tongue playing cricket in the garden with his father. Even at a tender age, Tongue showcased exceptional talent, displaying a range of bowling skills that included leg-spin and top-spin. Piper’s foresight and deep-rooted belief in Tongue’s potential prompted him to place the now-lucrative bet, predicting that Tongue would one day represent England on the international stage.

As Tongue made his highly-anticipated debut for the England cricket team, fulfilling Piper’s prediction, the pub landlord’s emotions overflowed with joy and excitement.

Reflecting on the journey they had shared, Piper fondly reminisced about the days when Tongue was just a toddler, honing his skills in the nets. Over the years, Tongue’s dedication and perseverance paid off, culminating in his selection for the prestigious Test match against Ireland.

England’s playing XI for the one-off test against Ireland:

Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, Jack Leach