IPL’s newest crorepatis, story of 5 uncapped gems:Kartik Sharma slept in night shelter, Sakib Hussain played with torn shoes

In the IPL mini-auction, many unknown Indian players fetched large sums. Among them are many players who have overcome numerous challenges in life to reach this point. Read on for the stories of five such promising talents from states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar, who became millionaires and multi-millionaires in the auction. Kartik Sharma – Slept in a night shelter, is now with CSK
Kartik Sharma from Bharatpur was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14.20 crore in the IPL mini-auction. Kartik’s father, Manoj Sharma, said that during a domestic tournament in Gwalior, when they ran out of money, he had to stay with his son in a night shelter. There was even a day when both had to sleep hungry. For his son’s cricket career, the father sold his shop, supplied cold drinks and water, and tutored. Kartik himself also tutored children to cover the cost of his cricket kit. Mangesh Yadav – Lived in 10×10 rented room, will represent RCB
All-rounder Mangesh Yadav from Borgaon village in Pandhurna district, Madhya Pradesh, was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 5.20 crore. Mangesh’s family lives in a small rented room, where 6 members reside. His father, Ram Awadh Yadav, is a truck driver. He said that Mangesh called after the auction, crying with joy. Mangesh, who had dropped out of studies after 12th grade, chose cricket as his path. Saqib Hussain – Played Ranji wearing torn shoes, will play for SRH
Saqib Hussain from Gopalganj, Bihar, was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for 30 lakh rupees. According to Saqib’s elder brother, he didn’t even have shoes to play in when he was selected for the Ranji Trophy. Saqib played matches wearing torn shoes. His father used to work as a labourer abroad, and now he farms in the village. The family wanted Saqib to join the army, but his hard work and game brought him to the IPL. Vishal Nishad – Used to work as a labourer, now in Punjab Kings 22-year-old spinner Vishal Nishad from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, was included in the Punjab Kings team for 30 lakh rupees. Vishal’s father, Umesh Nishad, is a mason. Due to financial hardship, Vishal also used to do labor work. Coach Kalyan Singh recognised his spin bowling and gave him professional training. Auqib Dar – Father wanted him to become a doctor, son became a cricketer Fast bowler Auqib Nabi Dar from Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir was bought by the Delhi Capitals for Rs 8.40 crore. According to his father, Ghulam Nabi Dar, he wanted to make his son a doctor. Aaqib took the medical entrance exam, but was not selected. After this, he made cricket his goal. Aaqib also excelled in studies and after 12th grade, he fully focused on cricket.