Jerusalem, Jan 19 (UNI) Even as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has just left India after a six-day official visit during which the two countries heralded a "new era" in ties, a BBC Hindi reporter travelled to Beersheba in Israel to meet a community of Indian-origin Jews who migrated there soon after the nation's creation.
According to the BBC report, Naor Gudekar, a 61-years-old, is still a fighting fit cricketer. He is also the administrator of Israel's first cricket club, which was founded by immigrant Indians like him 65 years ago in the desert city of Beersheba. Mr Gudekar is overseeing a practice session for the club team when we arrive at the grounds in what is a decidedly nicer part of the town.
Around 20 people of varying ages are gathered there, some playing cricket while others are there just to socialise. All of them are Bene Israelis -- Jews of Indian origin.