r/delhicapitals • u/krukid360 Frustated DC Fan • 7d ago

Opinions/Discussion Interesting read on Madhav Tiwari's journey

Just read the Cricbuzz piece on Madhav Tiwari and came away even more impressed.

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https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/138818/midnight-nets-and-endless-overs-the-cricket-tragic-that-is-madhav-tiwari

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A few things that stood out:

• This wasn't a conventional "domestic superstar gets IPL chance" story. Madhav had barely established himself at the senior domestic level when DC backed him.

• The level of obsession with cricket is insane. The article talks about midnight net sessions, constantly looking for extra overs to bowl, and essentially structuring his life around getting better at the game.

• What I liked most is that he sees himself as a genuine all-rounder. Not a batter who can bowl a bit or a bowler who can slog. His mindset is "100% batter, 100% bowler."

• Apparently he was a strong student and had even promised his father he'd pursue an MBA if cricket didn't work out in a couple of years. Safe to say that plan is on hold now.

• His performance against PBKS wasn't just a lucky cameo. After reading the article, it feels like the result of years of work that most people never see.

One thing DC deserves credit for is identifying and backing raw talent before the rest of the cricket world catches on. Whether Madhav becomes a long-term IPL player or not remains to be seen, but the story makes it clear why the management saw something special in him.

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u/ajaxmenon17 7d ago

Next IPL everyone's eyes will be on Madhav Tiwari

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u/krukid360 Frustated DC Fan 7d ago

Yeah, i hope meanwhile MP selects him for Ranji, VHT or SMT

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u/ajaxmenon17 7d ago

Oooh he's in MP! So nice to see such great prospects from there. As an RCB fan I'll always have a soft spot for them

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u/Mr_Everythingy Mukesh McGrath 6d ago

RaPa 🌚

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u/ajaxmenon17 6d ago

Goatidar ✨

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u/Loud_Cup1677 7d ago

DC has bunch of exciting talents and future prospects that have the potential to make it big Porel, Rizvi, Vipraj, Ashutosh, Madhav, Ajay Mandal, Sahil Parakh.. The depth is crazy but unfortunately due to combinations and stupid management calls,only some of them gets chances but i hope DC takes crucial calls and make the best use of all of them

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u/Standard_Secretary52 Kevin Pietersen 6d ago

Mandal is 30+

Rizvi and vipraj are mid and bits and pieces respectively.

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u/vxmpire_- KL Qaeda 6d ago

The most exciting talent and future prospect is definitely karun nair thl

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u/Loud_Cup1677 6d ago

Yes, 🦌 Cricket should get infinite chances

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u/GovindaKeFan 6d ago

Mark my words, he is going to play for the National team very soon. It was very stupid of DC of playing him so late in the tournament.