IPL 2025: ISPL sensation Abhishek Dalhor signs with KKR as net bowler
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Synopsis
Abhishek Dalhor, a standout performer from ISPL, has joined Kolkata Knight Riders as a net bowler for IPL 2025. His impressive track record in street tennis cricket showcases his talent and potential as he makes the leap to the IPL.
Key Takeaways
- Abhishek Dalhor joins KKR as a net bowler.
- He is the most expensive player in ISPL history.
- Dalhor has taken 33 wickets in 19 matches.
- His journey highlights ISPL's role in promoting grassroots cricket.
- KKR's selection emphasizes nurturing hidden talent.
Mumbai, April 9 (NationPress) In a strategic move to enhance the interchange of skills between different formats of cricket, a prominent figure in street tennis cricket has officially entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a net bowler for the reigning champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Following an incredible performance over the last two seasons in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), the star all-rounder Abhishek Kumar Dalhor from Majhi Mumbai has been selected by KKR to serve as a net bowler for the ongoing IPL 2025 season.
Dalhor, recognized as the most expensive player in ISPL history, has been a standout athlete in the league. His remarkable pace, consistency, skill, and ability to secure victories have captured the attention of many. He played a crucial role in Amitabh Bachchan-owned Majhi Mumbai's championship journey in Season 2, earlier this year, and has rapidly gained fame among cricket enthusiasts.
In just 19 matches across two seasons, the cricketer from Ambala recorded 324 runs and took 33 wickets. His stellar performances earned him the Player of the Tournament Award in Season 1 and the Best Bowler of the Tournament Award in Season 2.
From the streets of Haryana to the prestigious platform of ISPL, and now into the IPL arena, Abhishek Dalhor exemplifies how the ISPL is transforming grassroots cricket in India. As the country's first tennis-ball T-10 cricket league, ISPL provides a well-structured professional environment for aspiring cricketers to display their talents and gain recognition on a global level.
Dalhor's selection by KKR underscores ISPL's dedication to discovering and cultivating India's hidden grassroots cricket talent and turning them into celebrated figures.
