Radhika Prasad: No Wrist, No Limits

Cricket Was Never Just a Game

For most people, cricket is something to play or watch.
For Radhika Prasad, it became a way to live with dignity.

He was born in Ayodhya without a wrist on his right arm. From the start, his life looked very different from that of a typical aspiring athlete. But Radhika didn’t let that stop him. Today, he proudly plays for the Indian Mixed Men’s Differently-Abled Cricket Team. His journey has been one of quiet courage and fierce determination. He wasn’t just looking to fit in. He was always determined to stand out.

Facing Society Before Facing the Ball

As a child, Radhika was often mocked. People didn’t see the young boy with talent. They only saw what he lacked.

“Samaaj aapko alag alag nigaaho se dekhta hai,” he says.
“Cricket ne hume samaaj se ladna sikhaya hai, unki soch ko badalna sikhaya hai.”

Cricket gave him something more than skill. It gave him a reason to keep going. It gave him the strength to challenge how people saw him, and eventually, how they saw others like him too.

The Struggles Off the Field

Radhika’s journey started on local tennis-ball grounds, where coach Anil Pal first spotted him. That one moment led to trials in Kanpur and his selection for the Jaipur team in 2013.

But life wasn’t just cricket nets and matches. His family was struggling financially, and he had to leave the sport to find work. In Delhi, he worked long days in the field. But he always made time for practice, even if it meant skipping meals or finishing work early just to squeeze in a few hours of training.

“There were days I’d go straight from work to the academy,” he says.
“Even if I hadn’t eaten. I just wanted to keep getting better.”

With help from coach Ajay Yadav and another shot at trials in Banaras, Radhika slowly found his way back. Not just to the game, but to himself.

A Relentless Love for the Game

Cricket was never something he could walk away from. Even when a leg injury kept him out of the 2019 World Series squad, Radhika kept training and improving. The jersey may have taken time to come, but the dream never faded.

“Ek junoon hota hai cricket khelne ka,” he says.
“Sukoon nahi milta jab tak cricket na khelo. Aisa lagta hai kuch adhoora hai.”

For Radhika, cricket isn’t just what he does. It’s what makes him feel whole.

From Judgment to Celebration

After India’s win in the Asia Cup 2025, Radhika returned to Ayodhya. It was the same place where people once whispered behind his back and judged him for being different. This time, they came out to celebrate him.

“I couldn’t believe it. The same people who once judged me were cheering for me. It moved me to tears.”

That moment meant more than any medal or scorecard. It was proof that mindsets can change. That cricket really can do more than win matches.

Why He Plays

Radhika plays for India. He plays for his family. And he plays for every young disabled athlete who has ever been made to feel like they don’t belong. His dream is not just to succeed — it is to open doors for others.

“Our cricket is the same,” he says.
“Treat us like cricketers. Support us like cricketers.”

#MeantToPlay

As the Associate Sponsor of the Indian Cricket Differently Abled Team, we are proud to support players like Radhika. Players who redefine what strength looks like. Who prove that talent, heart and resilience matter more than anything else.

Because Radhika was always #MeantToPlay.