The cricketing world is abuzz as the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup approaches, with teams gearing up for the grand event. Australia and Netherlands have already set foot in India, where the tournament is scheduled to kick off on October 5, culminating in the final on November 19. This World Cup on home soil presents a golden opportunity for the Indian cricket team to end their decade-long quest for an ICC trophy, led by captain Rohit Sharma.

While powerhouses like India, Australia, England, and Pakistan are among the favorites, the smaller teams, such as the Netherlands, are not to be underestimated. These underdogs have the potential to upset even the strongest opponents on their day. Recently, the Netherlands team advertised for net bowlers, and they’ve found their talent pool from different corners of India.

Among these net bowlers is Lokesh Kumar, a Swiggy food delivery executive hailing from Chennai. Lokesh, who previously played in the fifth division for four years, has now registered with the fourth division outfit Indian Oil RO (S&RC) for the current season. His journey took an unexpected turn when he was selected by the Netherlands team to serve as a net bowler ahead of the Cricket World Cup. “I played in the fifth division for four years. I have registered with fourth division outfit Indian Oil RO (S&RC) for the current season. After being picked by the Netherlands team as a net bowler, I feel my talent has been recognized,” Lokesh shared.