Umang, 13, Makes History: First Jehanabad Cricketer Selected for Bihar U-14 Team

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News18•14-01-2026, 06:57
Umang, 13, Makes History: First Jehanabad Cricketer Selected for Bihar U-14 Team
- •Umang Kumar, a 13-year-old from Jehanabad, has been selected for the Bihar State Under-14 cricket team, marking a historic first for the district.
- •Originally from Kinjar, Arwal district, Umang's father, Ravindra Kumar, is a medical representative from a middle-class family.
- •Umang, a Class 8 student, started learning cricket at age 5 and has been training at Kiran Cricket Academy in Jehanabad for two years.
- •He admires Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Virat Kohli's batting style, considering Mahendra Singh Dhoni his idol.
- •His father sacrificed tuition expenses to support Umang's cricket aspirations, highlighting the family's dedication.
Why It Matters: Umang Kumar's selection for the Bihar U-14 team marks a historic milestone for Jehanabad cricket.
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