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Recently talented wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel and emerging batter Sarfaraz Khan made their debuts for the Indian cricket team. Both of the players overcame acute poverty and hardships to fulfill their dreams.
Well, there are many other cricketers in the Indian team who have also overcome poverty to make it to the national team with their sheer determination and dedication to cricket. Let’s have a look at some of those cricketers…
Yashasvi Jaiswal
India’s rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal overcame extreme poverty to make a name for himself in the world of cricket. As per reports, he even worked as a pani puri seller to realize his dreams.
Rinku Singh
India’s new power-hitter Rinku Singh was born in extremely poor family. His father used to deliver LPG cylinders from house to house to earn livelihood. At one point, Rinku Singh was on the verge of becoming a sweeper.
T Natarajan
Before making his IPL debut and subsequent call up to the Indian team, Yorker specialist T Natarajan was struggling in life. He was living in a small one storey house with his big family. His father was a weaver working on a powerloom. His mother ran a fast-food stall to feed their five children.
Mohammed Siraj
Team India’s star pace bowler Mohammed Siraj saw unfortunate financial difficulties in his life before his IPL debut and inclusion in the Indian team. His father, who passed away in 2020 when Siraj was in Australia, was an Auto-rickshaw driver and his mother used to clean others’ houses as a maid.
Umesh Yadav
Team India discard fast bowler Umesh Yadav’s life his full of struggle before his entry into the Indian team. Umesh’s father worked in a coal mine and would struggle to meet ends for his family in daily life. Before becoming a professional cricketer, Umesh had tried in the army and police, but was rejected.
Ravindra Jadeja
Team India star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s childhood was also full of struggle. Jadeja’s father Anirudh worked as a watchman in Jamnagar, and at times couldn’t put two meals in a day to feed his family.
