Small Town Heroes

Cricket has a huge fandom in India, with many Indians even aspiring to play cricket for their country on a national and international level. One person who succeeded in doing so, was Nagpur-born C.K. Nayudu, the first captain of the Indian cricket team in Test matches. Nayudu made his first-class debut in 1916 in the Bombay Triangular. Another cricketer, one of the latest and possible most well-known and loved is M.S. Dhoni. Born in Ranchi, Bihar, Dhoni will always be known for leading our Men in Blue to win the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011 with his “Captain Cool” intellect and passion for the game. These are just two amongst the handful more “Small Town Heroes” whose success journey this episode traces, from their simpler backgrounds to their becoming modes of inspiration for many.