From Rs 1,200 Room to RCB Star: Mangesh Yadav's Rs 5.20 Cr IPL Journey

• Mangesh Yadav, a 23-year-old all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh, was picked by RCB for Rs 5.20 crore in IPL 2026 auction.
• His base price was Rs 30 lakh; intense bidding raised his value nearly 17.5 times.
• Hailing from a modest background, his family lives in a Rs 1,200 rented room, and his father is a truck driver.
• A left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder, he was the highest wicket-taker in the MP T20 League with 14 wickets.
• Known for humility, Mangesh often gave prize money to ground staff, keeping only trophies.

Why It Matters: Mangesh Yadav's journey from poverty to IPL stardom with RCB for Rs 5.20 crore inspires many.