New Delhi. Raghu came into limelight during the World Cup 2024. He was the first to enter the field carrying the flag. Raghu’s real name is Raghavendra Dwivedi. Raghu left the house with only Rs 21. Because he did not let anyone come in the way of his goal. He left his family and came to Bengaluru. Sachin had helped him. Since then till today he is a part of Team India. Let us know what Raghu does for Team India.
Raghu’s journey to becoming the throwdown specialist of Team India has been full of struggle. Born in Kumta in Uttara Kannada district, Raghu has always been passionate about cricket. Having to choose between cricket and the expectations of his family, Raghu chose his passion and left home with only Rs 21 in his pocket. Initially he spent nights in temples and buses. After some time he started living in Bangalore.
No one could recognize Raghu’s talent in Bangalore. He first attracted the attention of Tilak Naidu, former Karnataka state cricketer and head of the Under-19 selection committee. Who introduced him to another legendary cricketer of Karnataka, Javagal Srinath. Srinath asked him to join the Karnataka Ranji team. Where he started working with cricketers and made a name for himself.
Sachin Tendulkar saw his talent in the year 2011 and he advised the team management to include Raghu with the team as a training assistant. After this he was included in the team. Raghu came into limelight for the first time after the T20 World Cup victory. At the same time, he was the person who came running inside the field for the first time carrying the flag of India. Whose video became quite viral on social media.
FIRST PUBLISHED: October 27, 2024, 16:40 IST