Truck Driver's Son Mangesh Yadav Becomes IPL Millionaire in 2 Hours for RCB

• Mangesh Yadav, son of a truck driver from Chhindwara, MP, was bought by RCB for ₹5.20 crore in the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
• He overcame poverty, walking 70 KM daily for cricket practice, supported by his father Ramawadh Yadav.
• The 24-year-old fast bowler's base price was ₹30 lakh, making him a millionaire in just two hours.
• Mangesh excelled in the MP T20 League (14 wickets in 6 matches) and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (3 wickets, 28 runs).
• His journey from Borgaon, Pandhurna district, under coach Utsav Bairagi, is an inspiring tale of perseverance.

Why It Matters: Mangesh Yadav's journey from poverty to IPL millionaire inspires, proving perseverance pays off.