Indian cricketers who came from tough family backgrounds

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5. Umesh Yadav

Umesh’s late father, Tilak Yadav, worked as a coal miner. Today, Umesh is known for his pace and determination on the field.

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4. MS Dhoni

Dhoni’s father, Pan Singh Dhoni, worked as a pitch curator. MS grew from a small-town boy to India’s World Cup-winning captain.

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3. Ravindra Jadeja

Jadeja’s father, Anirudhsinh Jadeja, worked as a watchman. Despite challenges, Jadeja rose to become one of India’s greatest all-rounders.

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2. Rinku Singh

Rinku’s father, Khanchandra Singh, delivered gas cylinders to support the family. Rinku’s journey from these struggles to representing India is truly inspiring.

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1. Mohammed Siraj

Siraj’s late father, Mohammed Ghaus, was a rickshaw driver. He always believed in his son’s dream, and Siraj carries his legacy forward on the cricket field.

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From Struggles to Stars

These cricketers overcame hardships and honored their families’ sacrifices by reaching the top, inspiring millions across India.

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