Cricket is surely a religion in our country but who knew watching IPL (Indian Premier League) can actually bring in money at home. Well, it did for someone in Bihar and it has totally changed his life.?
A barber from Bihar's Madhubani district became rich overnight by winning the top prize of Rs 1 crore in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 'Dream Team' contest.
Dream Team contest is a popular sports fantasy-based platform that has changed the lives of many.
According to Hindustan Times, this man named Ashok Kumar's selected players in the match between Chennai Super King and Kolkata Knight Riders. However, the former won by two wickets and his selection was spot on and at the end of the engrossing contest on Sunday, he was declared the winner.
"After the match, I came in the first position and won Rs 1 crore. The official call also came soon after. I was told that a sum of Rs 70 lakh would be credited into my account in the next two days. The money will be paid after the deduction of taxes. I couldn't sleep that night," said Ashok to New Indian Express.
Ashok has a barbershop at Nanaur Chowk in the Andharthandi block of Madhubani. He has been taking part in the 'Dream Team' contest for several years but hit the jackpot for the first time.??
"I selected the Chennai Super King and Kolkata Knight Riders teams after paying the entry fee of Rs 50. I never thought I would be so lucky. When the match ended, the team I had selected performed remarkably. They have helped me win that contest," said Ashok to India.com
He went ahead and said, "I love my job as a barber and it will continue. I will first clear the debts with the winning amount and then construct a house for my family."
He was able to surpass over million contestants to emerge as the winner of the contest. This is the highest prize money that a contestant can win in Dream11.
The news of him winning this contest has spread like wildfire in his area and people in the village are very proud of his success.?
Well, you can just never be sure when one's luck can change for the better.?