Manal Chauhan: From school dropout to Madhya Pradesh cricket captain

Manal Chauhan, a cricketer from Morena in the Chambal region, has led Madhya Pradesh to its first-ever Cooch Behar Trophy title, ending a drought since the tournament began in 1945-46. The breakthrough came after Chauhan, who left school to pursue cricket, made his India Under-19 debut during a tour of Sri Lanka.

The achievement marks a significant milestone for the state's cricket program, with Chauhan's captaincy playing a central role in securing the domestic trophy.