These 5 Indian cricketers emerged from poverty and are earning millions today

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#2 Zaheer Khan

Zaheer Khan
Zaheer Khan

Since childhood, Zaheer Khan wanted to play for Team India. He had also got the opportunity to play in the National Cricket Club of Mumbai, but he had to go to another city with his aunt working in a hospital. He lived in a small room in the hospital, in which there was no bed. After some time he started doing a job. And finally, in 2000 he got an opportunity to play in the national team.

#1 Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav's father used to work in Coal Mine and could barely afford to give two meals of food to his family. Umesh joined the Indian team on the back of his hard work. Today, Umesh is one of India's fastest bowlers and has continuously impressed everyone. He has been the go-to bowler of Virat Kohli in the Indian side.

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