From Rs 12k Salary to Rs 14.2 Cr IPL Deal: Prashanth Veer's Inspiring Journey

• Prashanth Veer, an uncapped player, secured a record Rs. 14.2 crore deal with Chennai in the IPL 2026 auction.
• His family lived on his father's Rs. 12,000 salary; he used his grandmother's pension for cricket.
• The 20-year-old all-rounder from Gujipur, Uttar Pradesh, was inspired by Yuvraj Singh and practiced 10-12 hours daily.
• Chennai acquired him, seeing him as a potential "another Jaddu" due to his all-round skills (batting, spin, fielding).
• Prashanth had a personal wish to play for Chennai under MS Dhoni, which came true.

Why It Matters: Prashanth Veer's journey from humble beginnings to a record IPL deal is a testament to hard work.