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IPL 2026: After a long time, a Bengal pacer got a chance in IPL. Bardhamanur Soumen Chattopadhyay will play as a net bowler for Rajasthan Royals.
Calcutta : Basha village of Palashan area of Raina in East Burdwan district. Suddenly the talk of this infamous village has come up in the Indian cricket circuit. Soumen, the son of this village, dreamed that one day he would play on the big stage and show his talent. Soumen is a good example for those who think that there is a difference between dreams and reality. If you dream it can be made a reality! It takes willpower and planning to turn dreams into reality.
Soumen Chatterjee is a resident of Basha village in Palashan area of Raina in East Burdwan district. He dreamed of becoming a cricketer. Many people have the idea that cricket is a game for the rich. There is a reason for such thinking. There are many things involved, including the cost of kit, training. But they don’t get bigger than willpower, Saumen explained.
Soumen’s father is a farmer and also worships. Mother is a housewife. Panta furno family to bring salt. Financial problems could not stand in front of him. Saumen is on his way to fulfilling his dream. Soumen has made it to IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. There is a discussion in the whole country about Soumen of Basha village.
He started playing with tennis balls. After that, he passed secondary school from Shaknara High School in Kolkata. After that Delhi-Mumbai. Gradually entering professional cricket. Soumen came to the attention of Rajasthan Royals selector Pankaj Singh last year. His ball speed is a little less, that becomes a problem.
Saumen studied in Delhi and Mumbai for 5-6 years. One time he did not get proper food after practice. Money was lacking, but willpower was not. He played regularly for Kolkata’s super division club Dalhousie. Rajasthan Royals’ sponsor organization organized a trial camp in Bhubaneswar.
Only 3 people are selected as net bowlers from the nationwide selection process. Soumen’s name was in that list. Soumen will officially join Rajasthan Royals on March 16. Soumen, a fan of Shoaib Akhtar and Jasprit Bumrah, is now hitting 140 per hour. Starting as a net bowler and wearing the jersey of the Indian team, Soumen has seen this dream. And running to make that dream come true.
Kolkata, West Bengal
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