The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have unearthed a genuine diamond in Mukul Choudhary during the IPL 2026 season. The 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Rajasthan, who earned a ₹2.6 crorecontract with the franchise, has rapidly become one of the most talked-about young talents in the league due to his fearless approach in high-pressure situations.
In an interview clip released by host broadcaster Star Sports on May 15, the young prodigy shared insight into his development, explaining how he models his game after his lifelong idol, MS Dhoni. Choudhary discussed his focus on maintaining composure during tense chases and honing the specific skills required of a lower-middle-order finisher.
Watch the video here:
Learning from the best. ✨ #MukulChoudhary reflects on how his idol, @msdhoni, inspired him to stay calm under pressure and sharpen his finishing ability.#TATAIPL Race to Playoffs 2026 👉 #LSGvCSK | FRI, MAY 15, 6:30 PM pic.twitter.com/DMc9WQYOUq
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 15, 2026
Mukul Choudhary Emerges As Bright Spot In LSG’s Disappointing IPL 2026 Campaign
Mukul Choudhary has emerged as one of the most exciting young players of IPL 2026 with his fearless batting for Lucknow Super Giants. The 21-year-old grabbed attention with a sensational unbeaten 54 off 27 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders, smashing seven sixes to guide LSG to a thrilling last-ball win. That innings quickly made him one of the breakout stars of the season.
So far in IPL 2026, Mukul has played eight matches and scored 156 runs at an average of 31.20. His strike rate and aggressive intent in the middle order have added depth to the LSG batting unit. The youngster, bought for ₹2.6 crore at the auction, has impressed fans and experts with his calmness under pressure and powerful hitting ability.
However, LSG’s overall campaign has been disappointing. The team has already been eliminated from the playoff race despite having a strong squad. Inconsistent performances and failure to finish close matches hurt their chances throughout the tournament.
Still, Mukul’s emergence has been one of the biggest positives for the franchise this season and gives them hope for the future.
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