Najafgarh's 'Prince' Forgoes Police Exam to Pursue IPL Cricket Dream
Prince Yadav: From Delhi Police Exam to IPL Stardom
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News18•07-04-2026, 14:00
Prince Yadav: From Delhi Police Exam to IPL Stardom
•Prince Yadav, a Lucknow Super Giants swing bowler, defied his father's initial worries to pursue his IPL dream.
•His father, RPF ASI Ram Niwas Yadav, initially pushed him towards the Delhi Police Constables' Exam, which Prince cleared physically but not in the written test.
•Prince's talent was spotted by coach Amit Vashistha, who guided him from tennis ball cricket to professional leagues.
•Former India U-19 pacer Pradeep Sangwan and the Delhi Premier League (DPL) also played crucial roles in his development.
•Despite a two-year ban for age discrepancies during COVID-19, Prince maintained his fitness and returned stronger, now aiming for India Whites.