In a brief 12-second video shared on social media just after midnight on Friday, Lucknow Super Giants’ head coach Justin Langer can be heard discussing plans with a member of his coaching staff. \u201cIn the upcoming four months, I\u2019m determined to transform him into the most formidable No. 6-7 batsman in India,\u201d Langer declares, directing his attention toward the promising 21-year-old Mukul Choudhary.<\/p>\n
Mukul, a powerful batsman hailing from Rajasthan, recently made his mark in the IPL during a thrilling 182-run chase for LSG at Eden Gardens against the Kolkata Knight Riders. He announced himself with an impressive innings of 54 not out off just 27 deliveries, playing a crucial role in guiding LSG\u2019s efforts in the final overs. This performance made him the first Indian player to score a half-century within the last five overs of an IPL match.<\/p>\n
Growing up in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, Mukul faced challenges due to the lack of adequate cricket infrastructure in his region. His father, Dalip Kumar Choudhary, always encouraged him to pursue a career in cricket, although he struggled to find the means to support that ambition initially. Despite financial constraints and limited opportunities, Dalip remained committed to finding ways to help his son succeed.<\/p>\n
Head coach Langer credited his team\u2019s analyst for identifying Mukul’s potential. Although Mukul had not yet established himself in the senior circuit for Rajasthan, his impressive power and technique caught the attention of Lucknow Super Giants during the December 2025 auction, resulting in the team securing his services for Rs 2.60 crore.<\/p>\n The former Australian coach praised Mukul\u2019s athleticism, which was evident when he executed a remarkable lofted shot over cover from a wide yorker on the penultimate ball of the chase, bringing LSG level in the contest. Langer also drew parallels between Mukul\u2019s running between the wickets and that of Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli.<\/p>\n Furthermore, Langer noted that the young Rajasthan wicketkeeper is familiar with high-pressure situations, which were evident in his performance on Thursday night.<\/p>\n Stay informed with the latest updates in sports, including Cricket, Football, Chess, and more. Follow all the action with real-time live cricket score updates and comprehensive coverage of ongoing matches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a brief 12-second video shared on social media just after midnight on Friday, Lucknow Super Giants’ head coach Justin Langer can be heard discussing plans with a member of his coaching staff. \u201cIn the upcoming four months, I\u2019m determined to transform him into the most formidable No. 6-7 batsman in India,\u201d Langer declares, directing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6417,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[152,40,153],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6418","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-cricket","category-india","category-in-sports"],"yoast_head":"\n