Cricketer Shivang Kumar sold for Rs 30 lakh in IPL auction.

The land of Moradabad has once again made the country famous with its talent. Young cricketer Shivang Kumar of Brass City has made a place in IPL-2026 on the basis of his hard work and excellent performance. In the auction held in Abu Dhabi, Sunrisers Hyderabad bought Shivang Kumar for Rs 30 lakh and made him a part of their team. As soon as this news was received, a wave of happiness ran from Chandan Nagar in Moradabad to Madhya Pradesh.

Actually, Shivang has been associated with Madhya Pradesh cricket team for the last decade and has performed brilliantly at Under-16, Under-19 and Under-23 level. Currently he is a part of the senior Madhya Pradesh team in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy and is attracting the attention of the selectors with his performances. This success of Shivang is not only a personal matter but a matter of pride for the entire Moradabad. The people of Moradabad are now eager to see this new cricket star show his strength in the coming IPL season.

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Father posted as TTE in Railways

Shivang Kumar's cricket journey started from his home itself. His father Praveen Kumar, who is working as TTE in Railways, was once a part of the Bengal Ranji team. Father's experience and discipline proved to be Shivang's biggest asset. There was already an atmosphere of cricket in the family, due to which Shivang kept getting inspiration. Father says that Shivang showed passion for cricket since childhood and always entered the field with full dedication. As he grew older, his commitment and hard work made it easier for him to reach the national level.

Coach's teachings and discipline made him a cricketer

The foundation of Shivang's real training was laid at MPS Cricket Academy, where he learned the nuances of cricket from coach Danish Mirza. Coach Danish says that Shivang is a player who is never afraid of failure. He returns stronger after learning from his mistakes. In 2015, he moved to Madhya Pradesh and performed strongly despite limited resources. Continuous practice, fitness and dedication took him to the senior team of Madhya Pradesh and today the same determination has got him a place in the IPL.