Supaul, March 17 -- Mohammed Izhar, a young cricketer from Supaul, Bihar, has been selected as a net bowler for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, triggering a wave of pride and happiness in the family and his state.

Chennai Super Kings, the five-time IPL champions, will kickstart their campaign against arch-rivals and five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) at the home arena of Chepauk Stadium on March 23. Ahead of their campaign, they have roped in the Bihar youngster as a net bowler, promising him the exposure and memories that could take him very far in his cricketing journey.

Izhar's mother, Shabnam Khatun, was happy about her son's selection, saying to ANI, "We did not expect this. He f...