2) Jai Prakash Yadav
As a young 21-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, Jai Pakash Yadav was all set to be the latest sensation in the Indian team, only for his world to fall apart as he was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour. He felt that he would not be able to play cricket ever again, a sport that meant everything to him.
He underwent three rounds of chemotherapy and lost 15 kilos in the process, but continued his fight against the cancer. A braveheart, JP, who was determined to make a comeback, played for Madhya Pradesh within a month of his third round of treatment. After recovering completely, he became a prolific player for Railways, even going on to win the Ranji Trophy title.
The lifelong dream of playing for India soon became a reality. Recognized for his consistent performance in the domestic circuit, Yadav was called up for the home series against West Indies, going on to represent India in a further 12 ODI’s.
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