New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Oman might have been eliminated from the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 after back-to-back two losses, but wicketkeeper Vinayak Shukla is more than excited to play India on Friday in the final Group A encounter in Abu Dhabi despite knowing its a dead rubber. For Shukla, it would be a reunion with his childhood friends Kuldeep Yadav and Rinku Singh. Born in Kanpur, Shukla started playing cricket at a young age like all children do and gradually made it to the club level.

While Shukla represented PSE, Kuldeep played for Rovers Club as the duo frequently crossed paths in local matches. However, lack of opportunities at the state level made Shukla travel around the country in search for opportunities. Idolising legendary MS Dho...