Overview
- He called Kohli his idol and said he would show respect by touching his feet if he manages to dismiss him in the IPL.
- Punjab Kings signed the uncapped spinner at December’s IPL 2026 mini-auction after standout UPT20 displays, and he is aiming for a debut this season.
- He began in tennis-ball cricket before switching to the leather ball on a friend’s advice, adapting his spin to the new format.
- Raised in a modest household with a painter father, he said he once considered quitting before his family backed his pursuit.
- He credited a coach who waived fees for three years and said strong showings in local UP T20 events led to a reported Rs 30 lakh IPL deal.