24 May,2021 06:11 PM IST | Mumbai | BrandMedia
Avinav Yadav
Under- 19 player, hailing from the town of Madar, Siraha district, Nepal, Avinav Yadav is a cricket maestro who plays for Kathmandu Golden in The Dhangadhi Premier League (DPL). The right-handed batsman of the team is renowned for his perfect boundary hits and knack to judge every ball before his bat makes the play.
Founded by the Dhangadhi Cricket Academy and Sudur Paschim Academy in 2017, DPL is a Twenty20 cricket franchise league where Avinav made his debut in 2019 with Kathmandu Goldens. The DPL season runs from March to April, with each team playing five round-robin matches. The top four teams with the best records advance to the playoffs, leading to the finales.
Honing his skills, Avinav is full of the feeling of team spirit. Having started playing from the age of 11, the young batsman says "Former KKR assistant Coach and former Nepal U19 batting Coach, Apurva Desai has always been my source of motivation. I am still in contact with him. He always guides me with my batting skills and keeps me on track to keep hustling for the better. Gyanendra Malla Dai, Aarif Sheikh Dai, and Sompal Kami Dai are others who always made sure that I stay grounded all the while appreciating me for all my achievements."
Aiming to be a part of each tournament in Nepal, Avinav has by far participated in DPL, BIRGUNJ premier league , College cricket league, and Khukhuri cup. He has also been the part of U19 National, U19 National Ithari, and U19 Nexus Cup.
Avinav is a right-handed batsman which gives him a plus point to play the ball effortlessly as compared to the left-handed batsman. He plays with passion by judging each and every ball and understanding the type of hit required. Acquainted with the know-how of bowl off-break and a brilliant batsman, he has established himself as a complete package of a player.
Full of zeal and incredible dedication towards the sport, Avinav always works to be better. He focuses on polishing his skills with every stroke and brings laurels for his team and country. Keeping up with the same spirit, Avinav is undoubtedly going to create a big name for himself in the cricketers' arena.