Mangesh Yadav IPL Auction: There's a Diwali-like atmosphere at cricketer Mangesh Yadav's house. He was bought by RCB for ₹5.2 crore (52 million rupees). Meanwhile, his father said that he was determined, and he succeeded.

For the 2026 Indian Premier League, RCB acquired 22-year-old Mangesh Yadav, a resident of Borgaon, Chhindwara, in a mini-auction for ₹5.20 crore (52 million rupees). Following Mangesh Yadav's success, excitement reigned in Pandhurna, Chhindwara. Cricket fans and well-wishers flocked to Mangesh's home, setting off fireworks and distributing sweets to celebrate. Meanwhile, Mangesh's parents and younger sister, Payal, are overjoyed.

Mangesh Yadav's father is a truck driver.

Mangesh Yadav's father, Ram Avadh Yadav, is a truck driver by profession. His father explains that the entire Borgaon is so happy, so what more could his parents ask for? Mangesh continued to work hard in his own way. He was determined to become a cricketer.

His father explained that we were the ones holding back, but he continued to work hard. He explained that we were forced to hold back because we didn't have enough money or a bank balance.

Mangesh Yadav's father gave this information.

Mangesh Yadav's father explains that he faced financial difficulties, and it's hard to describe those difficulties. Despite this, he continued to work. He added that he also had the responsibility of the household. He somehow managed to get by. He added, "I was financially broke, but we found Trimurti. They supported him so much that he achieved his goal. I am grateful to them and will continue to be." 

It's worth noting that his base price during the auction was just 30 lakh rupees. IPL team RCB bought him for 17 times the price, for 5 crore 20 lakh rupees. His family was overjoyed after his purchase. Celebrations erupted everywhere, with his fans in the village celebrating with fireworks.