Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) youngster Mukul Choudhary enjoyed a dream debut campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, making a strong impression with his fearless batting and emerging as one of the season’s most exciting young talents.
The right-handed batter grabbed the spotlight with a sensational match-winning knock against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Eden Gardens. Choudhary hammered 57 runs off just 27 deliveries, including seven towering sixes, helping LSG pull off a remarkable chase and secure a memorable victory.
While the success on the field brought him recognition and confidence, the youngster revealed that his biggest source of happiness after the tournament was the opportunity to support his family financially. Having been bought by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 2.60 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, Choudhary is now preparing to clear a long-standing bank loan that his family had taken years ago.
The batter opened up about the struggles his family endured while trying to establish themselves and support his cricketing journey.
“My father was a teacher before all this. Then we sold our house. My grandfather, who had retired from the Army, helped us with some money. We also borrowed from my uncle. With that, we bought a piece of land and later took a bank loan to build a hotel on it. For a long time, we lived in rented accommodation. Ever since I started playing cricket, our family has been moving from one rented house to another,” Mukul told Times of India.
“Ab sab chuk jayega (Now all those debts will be cleared). I am happy that I could do this for my family. All thanks to IPL and LSG,” he continued.
The 21-year-old also shared his views on how T20 cricket has evolved over the years, particularly with the introduction of the Impact Player rule and the growing emphasis on aggressive batting.
“A lot has changed in T20 cricket. For one, the Impact Player rule has come in. Earlier, batters were expected to build long innings and stay at the crease. Now teams have two all-rounders and batting extends all the way down to No. 9. The mindset has changed – as soon as you walk in, you’re expected to attack,” he concluded.
On the contrary, it was a disappointing season for his side in IPL 2026. They finished tenth in the points table, winning just four of their 14 matches.
