Super dads who became wind beneath their kids' wings in their cricketing dreams
India TodayNem Chand, Naushad, and Mutalya—names that may not ring the bell immediately, but their stories will leave you inspired. These are the proud fathers of Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, three rising stars in Indian cricket. The year 2024 marked a new dawn in Indian cricket, as Jurel, Sarfaraz, and Nitish made their much-awaited Test debuts, each delivering performances that grabbed attention. Dhruv Jurel's salute tribute to his Kargil veteran father Dhruv Jurel’s maiden Test fifty against England in the 4th Test at Ranchi was more than just a cricketing milestone; it was a heartfelt tribute to his father, Nem Singh Jurel, a Kargil War veteran. Fathers like Nem Chand, Naushad Khan, and Mutalya Reddy embody this narrative, their unwavering belief fueling the dreams of Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, and Nitish Kumar Reddy.