Kumar Kushagra never loved cricket, but his father had a vision. Inspired by historian Romila Thapar’s analytical methods, his father self-taught the game using Bob Woolmer’s manuals.

Despite having zero professional experience, he molded his son into a national prospect. Now, this unconventional training has propelled the young wicketkeeper-batter into the Indian squad, proving that unique dedication outshines traditional coaching paths.

Despite having zero professional experience, he molded his son into a national prospect. Now, this unconventional training has propelled the young wicketkeeper-batter into the Indian squad, proving that unique dedication outshines traditional coaching paths.