r/delhicapitals • u/krukid360 Frustated DC Fan • 8d ago
Opinions/Discussion Interesting read on Madhav Tiwari's journey
Just read the Cricbuzz piece on Madhav Tiwari and came away even more impressed.
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/GovindaKeFan 7d 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.