Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: For someone who once played cricket only for the thrill of neighborhood tennis ball battles, Prince Yadav now dares to dream on the biggest stage of all. The young Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer recently revealed an emotional ambition that instantly struck a chord with Indian cricket fans.“I want to play the 2027 World Cup with 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 ambition; it was a tribute from a youngster who grew up idolizing the two giants of Indian cricket.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Debut in India: Calls are getting louderThe prince’s journey makes this dream even stronger.Watch the video:Growing up in Dariyapur Khurd on the outskirts of Delhi, his father once regularly scolded him for spending endless hours playing tennis ball cricket in the streets.Professional cricket was never part of the plan. Farming kept the family busy and cricket was simply a passion that would not leave him. Yet the same tennis ball culture shaped his bowling identity: sharp yorkers, raw pace and relentless effort.Today, the 24-year-old is emerging as one of the most exciting uncapped fast bowlers in the IPL. Coaches rave about his swing, variations and desire to improve.Prince himself stays down to earth, often returning to his village and helping with the farming whenever he gets time away from cricket. This simplicity perhaps explains why his dream of a World Cup is so real.
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The road wasn’t smooth either. A two-year sentence for falsifying his age could have ended his career before it really began.Instead, Prince trained quietly, perfected his skills, and came back stronger. Mentors like Mohammed Shami, Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma have since guided his growth and helped him understand fast bowling as well as life off the field.It’s about sharing the dressing room with heroes he admired from afar and giving 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.
