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Krishna Devan: Delivery boy to KCL star after Rs 11.20 lakh auction
Krishna Devan became the second most expensive player in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) auction, fetching Rs 11.20 lakh. The 27-year-old power-hitter took up cricket only at age 21 after a shoulder…
The Story in Brief
Krishna Devan became the second most expensive player in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) auction, fetching Rs 11.20 lakh. The 27-year-old power-hitter took up cricket only at age 21 after a shoulder injury ended his javelin-throwing career.
To fund his passion, Devan worked as a food delivery executive in Bengaluru for eight months. A local club patron gifted him a full kit and bats, urging him to return home. Despite being overlooked in the first KCL season, he impressed in the President's Cup and later joined Calicut Globstars for Rs 75,000. A thumb injury sidelined him for five months, but he returned with match-winning knocks in the NSK Trophy.
The Indian Opinion
Devan's story is heartwarming but also reveals the harsh odds faced by aspiring cricketers from modest backgrounds. The narrative of a delivery boy turning into an auction star risks glossing over the real struggles: debt from stock trading, family indifference, and the constant threat of injury. One big auction price does not guarantee success. The true test will be his performance in the upcoming KCL season, where he must prove he belongs among the elite.
Source: thehindu.com
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