Mukul Choudhary is a rise to fame and one of the young talents who deserve the recognition. He is a MS Dhoni fan who was leading run scorer in U23 Rajasthan domestic cricket too.

Mukul Choudhary, who considers legendary wicketkeeper MS Dhoni his idol, delivered a match-winning unbeaten 54 off 27 balls as Lucknow Super Giants stunned Kolkata Knight Riders with a last-over win at Eden Gardens. The 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batter anchored the chase of 182 with composure, turning the game around after LSG was in trouble

KKR had the game under control for large parts of the contest. However, Mukul shifted the momentum with a calculated innings under pressure, finishing the job with control in the final overs. At 128 for 7 in 16 overs, with 54 still required, the game appeared in KKR's grasp. LSG had already lost key batters including Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni. Mukul, however, paced the chase smartly, picking his moments and ensuring the asking rate remained within reach.

LSG head coach Justin Langer had earlier backed Mukul's potential as a finisher, while former Australia cricketer Tom Moody had spoken about his power-hitting ability and the reason behind the franchise's interest.

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Who is Mukul Choudhary?

Mukul Choudhary, a wicketkeeper-batter from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan. His father, Dalip Kumar Choudhary, played a key role in his early journey, backing his ambitions despite limited facilities in their hometown.After establishing financial stability through his work as a teacher and later in real estate and hospitality, his father ensured Mukul had access to proper training by enrolling him at the SBS Cricket Academy in Sikar. Mukul later moved to Jaipur to train at the Aravali Cricket Academy, with his family relocating to support his development.

He did not begin as a wicketkeeper. Mukul started out as a medium-fast bowler before taking up wicketkeeping during a match due to team requirements. Inspired by MS Dhoni, he adapted quickly and went on to make the role his own.His breakthrough came in the 2025 Men's U-23 State A Trophy, where he scored 617 runs at an average of 103 and a strike rate of 142, including consecutive centuries. His power-hitting stood out, with 34 sixes in the tournament, the highest by any batter.

That performance earned him a place in Rajasthan's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In the 2025-26 edition, he scored 173 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 199, further strengthening his credentials as a finisher.

He was signed by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2.6 crore at the 2026 IPL auction following interest from multiple franchises.