Rajasthan boy praised by Rahul Gandhi for his bowling to receive format training

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday met 16-year-old Bharat Singh, who has been praised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his bowling skills, and said the boy will be trained at the cricket academy at the Sawai Mansingh (SMS) stadium in Jaipur.

Gandhi had retweeted a video of Bharat Singh on Wednesday, in which he was seen honing his bowling skills using a fishing net.

Impressed by his talent, Gandhi asked Gehlot to help make his dream come true.

Singh, who hails from Rajasthan's Rajsamand, met Gehlot at the chief minister's residence here.

Gehlot said Singh will get training from expert coaches at the cricket academy, adding that all facilities, including accommodation and food, will also be provided to him.

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