The rising star of Indian Cricket, Yash Dhull, first hogged the limelight during the Under-19 World Cup 2022, wherein his determination played an enormous role in India’s title-winning campaign. Dhull showcased his talent on the international stage with 229 runs in four matches, including a crucial century against Australia in the semi-final.
If that wasn’t all, his performance graph only went upwards; he carried this form to domestic cricket, making a memorable debut for Delhi in the 2021-22 Ranji Trophy. Yash Dhull He immediately made a name for himself as a player to look out for, scoring twin centuries in his debut match as selectors marked him as a prospect for the future, higher honours.
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In the 2022-23 season, Dhull burst into prominence as Delhi’s leading scorer with 1,199 runs at 47.96. But this brightening career suddenly got an unexpected test when a routine check-up at the NCA showed that he had a hole in his heart, something that required surgery and, for all practical purposes, brought his fledgling cricketing career to a screeching halt.
Yash Dhull returned to the field after undergoing surgery for the hole in his heart. He will be playing in the DPL. pic.twitter.com/OkismVQZmM
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Dhull found it tough to get back to his groove after surgery. Playing for Delhi Premier League, he has looked rusty in the middle order. For Central Delhi Kings, despite being the captain, Dhull stepped down from the leadership role and later played as an Impact Player in a bid to change his batting position.
In five games, he has scored just 93 runs, averaging less than 20 with a strike rate of 113.41. Dhull is aware of his current struggles, yet optimistic about his future.
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Recollecting his journey, Yash Dhull was gritty: “Certain things happened in the past, but I’m recovering. It’s taking time but I’m positive and will give 100% for my game”. His father also assured that this condition, ever since birth, was duly addressed with minor surgery, to which the BCCI is doing constant follow-ups during his recovery period.
