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Kartik Sharma went 4 years without selection, parents sold land and jewelry; 19-year-old Bharatpur cricketers rise to a Rs 14.20 crore CSK deal

Kartik Sharma's journey from poverty to a Rs 14.20 crore IPL deal is a testament to his family's unwavering support. Facing financial hardship, including sleeping in night shelters and skipping meals, his parents sacrificed everything, selling land and jewelry for his cricket dreams. His talent, evident from childhood, finally led to IPL selection after years and years of persistence.