Indian cricketers have net worth in crores. Thanks to the massive investment in the sport from sponsors as well as the growing popularity of the game, the salaries of cricketers have gone up drastically in recent years. Several young Indian kids dream to become cricketers.
Over the years, fans of the Indian cricket team have witnessed several emotional journeys in the sport. Players came from poor backgrounds but ended up representing Team India thanks to their talent. Here’s a list of five such youngsters.
1. One of the new Indian cricketers – Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh’s father delivered LPG cylinders. He was asked to sweep the floor to earn a living, but Rinku refused. Instead, he worked hard on his game and is now playing for the Indian cricket team.
“I have seen my family face financial struggles and I wanted to help them overcome through cricket. That desire to get them out of the grind kept me going,” Rinku said in an interview.
2. One of the new Indian cricketers – Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma fought poverty as well. The left-handed batter has impressed a lot for Mumbai Indians, and he has now earned a place in India’s squad for Asia Cup 2023.
3. One of the new Indian cricketers – Kuldeep Sen
Fast bowler Kuldeep Sen comes from a family, where the father worked as a barber. He worked hard on his game and made his ODI debut against Bangladesh last year.
4. Umran Malik
Umran Malik’s father would run a fruits and vegetables shop in Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu Express came into the limelight in IPL 2021 and made his debut for India in 2022.
5. Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s story is quite well known. The left-handed opener once used to sell Panipuri and lived in tents. From there to becoming an Indian cricketer, Jaiswal has come a long way in life.
