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Abhinav Mukund: 'When you go to the NCA, you get a reality check'

Abhinav Mukund: 'When you go to the NCA, you get a reality check'

The former India batter on how going from the state side to train at the National Cricket Academy opened his eyes to the realities of how competitive cricket can be at the higher levels

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