Sarthak Ranjan gets selected for Kolkata Knight Riders; his politician father Pappu Yadav’s heartwarming reaction

The recent Indian Premier League auction recently saw an emotional note with the selection of young cricketer Sarthak Ranjan by the Kolkata Knight Riders. With the franchise signing 13 cricketers, Sarthak’s name drew special attention. It was not just for his cricketing journey but because he is the son of independent MP Pappu Yadav. He was picked for Rs 30 lakh. The Delhi domestic player’s inclusion in the Kolkata team marked a deeply personal milestone for his family.

Father’s emotional message

Pappu Yadav took to social media platform X to pour his heart out for this achievement of his son. In his congratulatory note to his son Sarthak Ranjan, he urged him to play fearlessly and stay true to his talent. He wrote, “"Badhai ho betu! Jamkar khelo aur apne pratibha ke dum par apni pehchan banao. Apni chahat poori karo. Ab Sarthak ke naam pe banegi humari sarkaar.(Congratulations, dear child. Play with all your heart with the strength of your talent.

Build your own identity. Fulfill your desires! Now under Sarthak’s identity our names will be made).The words reflected a father’s desire for his child to carve a niche in the cricket world and create his own identity, free from all poliical shadows or any inherited labels.The tweet highlighted his pride, hope, and emotional support rather than authority or expectation.

What the tweet truly means

The father’s emphasis underscored merit over privilege. In sport success comes from discipline and passion and not lineage. It shows the trust he has on his son’s personal abilities and dreams.

Sarthak has represented Delhi in domestic cricket and is still at an early stage of his professional career. For Sarthak and his, this moment is deeply rooted in the joy of watching his dream take flight.