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If you think a cricketer's life is all about glory, applause, and dream selections, think again. Behind every run scored under stadium lights is a story of grit in darkness, sacrifices that often go unseen. Abhishek Porel, the young wicketkeeper-batter from Bengal, is a living example of how dreams are often built on struggles, loss, and relentless resilience.
In a heartfelt conversation with podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, Porel opened up about the harsh realities of his early life, his family's financial hardships, and the emotional toll of losing loved ones-all while holding on to a singular dream: playing cricket.
"I didn't ex...