The name of the young man who created a new chapter in cricket through hard work, passion, and determination is Aman Saxena.
From Farrukhabad to Russia – Aman Saxena wrote a story of struggle and success.
A disciple of Sambhav Jain, Aman has made Farrukhabad proud.
A simple boy from Farrukhabad, who at the age of 12 dared to dream big — Aman Saxena. Amidst passion for sports and personal struggles, he carved his own path. Under the guidance of coach Sambhav Jain, Aman chose cricket as his career and left behind a difficult childhood to walk the path of hard work.
Aman was not born with extraordinary talent, but his dedication and perseverance took him to a remarkable level. In 2016, he made a big decision — to go beyond the country’s borders and pursue his passion. He went to Russia, where he played three seasons of domestic leagues, consistently performing brilliantly and scoring several centuries.
Before this, he had participated in live tournaments broadcast on New Sports, DD Sports, and Ten Cricket. His coach Sambhav Jain — who holds the record of organizing the most live tournaments after BCCI — gave a new direction to his career.
In 2018, Aman was selected for the Russian national cricket team, but unfortunately, he missed his first international tour due to losing his passport. Even then, he didn’t give up. In 2019, he represented Russia in the European Cricket League (ECL).
Then came bigger challenges — the COVID pandemic, injuries, and the Russia–Ukraine war. Despite going through mental stress and depression, Aman never gave up. Inspired by his parents and mentor Sambhav Jain, he stood up again.
Today, Aman is not just a player but also a young entrepreneur. He is a director of SJ Uplift Kabaddi Pvt. Ltd., where his guru Sambhav Jain is the co-director. Aman is also the co-founder of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL), with Rachit Sharma as his partner. The league’s first season was broadcast on Sony Liv, DD Sports, and FanCode OTT. According to BARC TRP reports, the company’s net worth is now estimated to be over ₹235 crore.
Now, Aman is going to start a cricket academy in his hometown Farrukhabad with his childhood friend Danish Khan. His goal is to give opportunities to talented children who don’t get the right platform.
Aman Saxena’s journey shows that when passion is true and effort is constant, even the dreams of small towns can shine on the world stage.
“Farrukhabad will play, and Farrukhabad will change” — this slogan is no longer just a dream, but a reality.