Saharanpur’s Prashant Veer created history in IPL auction
The success of young player Prashant Veer, who has become the identity of Saharanpur cricket in Uttar Pradesh, clearly reflects the years of dedication and hard work of his coach Rajiv Goyal alias Tappu. Prashant Veer, originally from Amethi, is today called the miller of Saharanpur. In the year 2018, Rajiv Goyal recognized Prashant’s talent and started honing the nuances of cricket by keeping him at his home, while Prashant’s family lived in Amethi.
Coach Rajiv Goyal gave Prashant a family like environment and groomed him into a technically, mentally and physically strong player. He told that Prashant practiced continuously for about 5 to 6 years in this academy of Saharanpur. It was the result of hard work, discipline and proper guidance that Prashant established himself as an excellent all-round player.
Prashant Veer sold for Rs 14 crore 20 lakh
Prashant Veer’s hard work bore fruit when Chennai Super Kings bought him for Rs 14 crore 20 lakh in the IPL auction. This is considered to be the biggest auction ever for an uncapped player. This historic achievement has not only given Prashant Veer but also Saharanpur Cricket and its coach Rajiv Goyal alias Tappu a new identity across the country.
What did coach Rajiv Goyal say?
Coach Rajiv Goyal told that three days before the bidding, he had gone with Prashant to Mehandipur Balaji for darshan, where Prashant had vowed to make his dreams come true. On the day of the auction, the players were practicing as usual in the academy. As soon as the news was received that a bid of Rs 14 crore 20 lakh has been placed on Prashant Veer, the whole atmosphere was filled with joy. Everyone was surprised and the happiness of the players and coaches knew no bounds. Prashant Veer’s coach and his teammates are saying that Prashant will definitely play in the Indian team again one day.
inspiration for youth
Today, this success of Prashant Veer is an inspiration for all those youth who enter the field from small towns with big dreams. Also, this story tells that with a dedicated coach and right guidance, talent can take a new flight.