A Star is Born in the IPL 2026 Franchise
Thursday (April 9) will be etched in the minds of cricket fans worldwide as a day when the world’s biggest franchise tournament, the Indian Premier League (IPL), created a new icon. At the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the youngest wicketkeeper-batter in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise, Mukul Choudhary, etched his name among cricket’s elite with an unbeaten 54 off just 27 balls in a breathtaking and fearless performance. The 21-year-old single-handedly spearheaded an unthinkable chase, stunning KKR’s hopes and sending shockwaves throughout the cricketing world.
Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and India pacer Umesh Yadav was among those who were left speechless by Mukul’s exceptional display. Praising his extraordinary knock, Umesh emphasized that the youngster had demonstrated a maturity far beyond his age, adding that the Eden Gardens would not forget Mukul’s name for a long time.
