SRINAGAR: Yudhvir Singh Charak, a 27-year-old cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir, was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance in JK’s victory over Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. Charak claimed seven wickets across both innings and scored 20 runs, playing a pivotal role in JK’s first win over Mumbai in ten years.
Yudhvir thanked everyone who supported the team and expressed pride in their achievement. “We made JK proud. Everyone did a great job—Umar, Aqib, Shubham Khajuria, Abid, Abid Mushtaq, Abdul Samad, Vivrant, Kanhaiya, and Yawar Hassan,” he said.
Yudhvir attributed the team’s success to consistent hard work, stating that such results do not come overnight. He emphasised that building a team takes time and effort and acknowledged the support from the association, coaches, and fellow players.
“We are getting the same platform as other states. Many boys here are hardworking. Everyone wants to win,” he said.
In a message to young cricketers in JK, Yudhvir encouraged them to always believe in themselves. “They should not think they are less than anyone else. We have also worked hard to get here. So, I would say that everyone should work hard and believe in themselves,” he added.
Born in JK, Yudhvir’s cricketing journey began in 2016. He started playing domestic cricket at the Under-19 level and later represented Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He made his debut for Hyderabad in the 2019-20 season and joined JK in the 2020-21 season.
In 2020, Yudhvir joined Mumbai Indians as a net bowler for the IPL. The following year, Mumbai purchased him at his base price of INR 50 lakh, though he did not play any matches. In 2022, Lucknow Super Giants acquired him at the IPL auction for INR 20 lakh.
Known for his pace and ability to swing the ball, Yudhvir has played four First-Class games, taking three wickets. In List A cricket, he has 13 wickets from 14 matches. His IPL experience has given him valuable exposure and boosted his confidence as a cricketer.
Yudhvir’s efforts with the ball were instrumental in dismantling Mumbai’s batting line-up, while his 20-run contribution with the bat helped JK chase down the target. His all-round performance has garnered attention and established him as a key player for JK in domestic cricket. (KNO)
