Bought for ₹5.2 Crore by RCB, Yet His Father Still Repays Loans: The Grit-Filled Rise of Mangesh Yadav
Chhindwara:Behind the glitter and glamour of the Indian Premier League lies a story of sacrifice that defines the journey of 23-year-old cricketer Mangesh Yadav, who will don the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) jersey next season after being bought for ₹5.2 crore. His success is not just a personal triumph, but the result of years of relentless struggle by his father, Ram Avadh Yadav, a truck driver who dared to dream big for his son.
To support Mangesh’s passion for cricket, Ram Avadh took loans from friends and acquaintances, spending whatever little he earned on training fees, cricket kits, travel, and tournament expenses. Even today, despite his son’s entry into the IPL, he continues to repay those debts.
“I still owe money to some people who helped us when we needed it the mos...









