'My journey started even before I was born': Mukul Choudhary after single-handedly winning IPL game for LSG
Mukul Choudhary emerged as LSG’s hero with a match-winning unbeaten 54 off 27 balls in a last-ball win over KKR. Reflecting on his journey, he said, "Our financial condition wasn’t strong," delaying his start in cricket. Staying calm under pressure, he added, "My plan was simple - I wanted to stay till the end.
" Known for his attacking style, he credited belief and patience, saying he always backed himself to finish the game.
NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants’ stunning last-ball win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 had a new hero, as young Mukul Choudhary announced himself on the big stage with a fearless match-winning knock. Chasing 182, LSG looked down and out at one stage, but Choudhary’s explosive unbeaten 54 off 27 balls turned the game on its head. Reflecting on his journey after the game, the Player of the Match said, "My journey actually started even before I was born.
My father had a dream that one day his son would play cricket. But back then, our financial condition wasn’t strong, so I couldn’t start early. " He added, "I began playing at around 12-13 years of age.
There weren’t many academies at that time. One academy, SBC Cricket Academy, had just opened, and I trained there for about 5–6 years. " Choudhary’s rise hasn’t been easy, moving cities in search of better opportunities.