New Delhi: For someone who once played cricket only for the thrill of neighborhood battles with a tennis ball, Prince Yadav now dares to dream on the biggest stage. The young Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) fast bowler recently revealed an emotional ambition that instantly struck a chord. Indian cricket fan “I want to play the 2027 World Cup with him. Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli And win it for them,” Prince said in a video shared by the franchise. It wasn’t just a statement of wishful thinking; it was a tribute from a young man who grew up idolizing the two giants of Indian cricket.
Prince’s journey makes this dream even more powerful. Watch the video:Growing up in Daryapur Khurd on the outskirts of Delhi, she was once regularly scolded by her father for spending endless hours playing tennis ball cricket in the streets. Professional cricket was never part of the plan. Farming took over the family, and cricket was simply a passion that refused to let go. Yet this same tennis ball culture made his bowling identity: sharp yorkers, quick pace and relentless effort.Today, the 24-year-old is emerging as one of the most exciting uncapped fast bowlers in the IPL. Coaches speak highly of his swing, variation and hunger for improvement. Prince himself remains grounded, often returning to his village and helping with the farming whenever he is away from cricket. That simplicity perhaps explains why his World Cup dream feels so real.The road is not smooth either. A two-year suspension due to age impairment could have ended his career before it truly began. Instead, Prince trained quietly, sharpened his skills and came back stronger. Christians like it. Muhammad Shami, Zaheer Khan And Ishant Sharma has since guided his development, helping him understand both fast bowling and life off the field.It’s about sharing the dressing room with heroes he admired from afar and giving something back to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two players who inspired an entire generation, including a boy from a small village in Delhi with a tennis ball in hand.
