New Delhi: A viral video of the head coach Justin Langer Mukul Chowdhury was announced as “India’s most feared number 6 or 7 batsman” after the youngster’s brilliant match-winning innings for Lucknow Supergiants in IPL 2026.A video shared by LSG after their dramatic win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens shows Langer prophesying to Muckle during a training session: “In the next four months, I’m going to turn you into the most feared No. 6 or 7 batsman in India.”
After Mukal’s bravery, the clip has gone viral on social media.Look:The prophecy was fulfilled in dramatic fashion.Chasing 182, LSG were in deep trouble at 128/7 in 16 overs. What followed was a breathtaking display of power hitting from Muckle, playing only the third over. IPL MatchThe 21-year-old hit seven sixes in an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls, before scoring 52 off his last 19 balls to seal a stunning three-wicket win. His fearless approach turned a near defeat into one of the most memorable chases of the season.“My plan was to play till the end. I believe in myself enough that if I stay, I can take the team home,” Muckle said after being named player of the match. “There is pressure, but I focus on the opportunity, not the pressure.”A journey shaped by faith and sacrifice.Muckle’s rise has been anything but conventional. Hailing from Jhunjhunu, he started playing cricket only at the age of 12-13 due to limited resources. Trained at an academy in Sekar before moving to Jaipur, he later honed his T20 skills in Gurugram to adapt to the fast-paced format.
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He said that my journey started before my birth. It was my father’s dream that his son should play cricket. “If the ball comes into my area, I’ll hit it. That’s how I’ve always played.”His aggressive mindset was evident in the last over, where he waited patiently for the right ball. “Even if the bowlers bowled four perfect balls, I knew one would come in my zone,” he added.
