Preeti
KANGRA — The Kangra MC Ground recently witnessed a spectacle that was less about professional stats and more about raw passion.
In a unique cricket face-off featuring singers and influencers, the local favorites—the Kangra Boys—stole the limelight, transitioning from village street cricket to their first-ever professional leather ball match.
A New Ball Game
For team members Puneet, Sachin, and Rajat, the shift from the casual “gully” cricket of their youth to the weighted precision of a leather ball was a milestone.
While they are masters of the digital space, the adrenaline of a professional pitch was a brand-new high.
“We’ve played countless matches in the village, but stepping onto a professional ground with a leather ball for the first time was an entirely different experience,” the trio shared.
Beyond the “Chamkeelo” Persona
While the boys are now household names in Himachal for their comedy, the journey wasn’t an overnight success. Sachin opened up about the grit behind the glamour:
- The Struggle: Nearly two years of consistent hard work before gaining traction.
- The Mission: Ensuring every video balances humor with a meaningful social message.
Puneet highlighted the secret sauce behind their viral character, “Chamkeelo.”
“Every household has a ‘Chamkeelo’ character. That relatability is why people connect with us. We strive to create scripts that the entire family can sit together and enjoy.”
130+ Videos and a Big Win
With over 130 videos under their belt, Rajat emphasized that while social media is their profession, sports remain their soul.
That passion was evident on the field; the Kangra Boys displayed exceptional coordination and energy, ultimately clinching a victory in their debut leather ball match.
The Bottom Line
The event at the MC Ground proved that whether it’s a smartphone screen or a cricket pitch, the youth of Kangra have the grit to excel. By swapping their cameras for bats, the Kangra Boys showed that with enough passion, you can master any “field” you choose.
