Abhishek Dalhor rewarded for stellar ISPL season, picked as net bowler for KKR

Abhishek Kumar Dalhor, ISPL’s most expensive player, has been selected as a net bowler by Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2025. Hailing from Ambala, Dalhor’s journey from street tennis cricket to the IPL spotlight highlights ISPL’s growing influence in grassroots cricket. His success showcases how the league is bridging the gap between street talent and professional opportunities.
Abhishek Dalhor rewarded for stellar ISPL season, picked as net bowler for KKR
Abhishek Dalhor (ISPL Photo)
NEW DELHI: Abhishek Kumar Dalhor, a standout performer in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), has been selected by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a net bowler for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
This development highlights the ISPL's role in providing a platform for aspiring cricketers to showcase their skills and potentially progress to higher levels of the game.
Dalhor, hailing from Ambala, has had an impressive journey, transitioning from playing street tennis cricket to becoming a household name in the ISPL.
Over the past two seasons, he has amassed 324 runs and claimed 33 wickets in just 19 matches, earning him the Player of the Tournament Award in Season 1 and the Best Bowler of the Tournament Award in Season 2.
As the most expensive player in ISPL history, Dalhor's selection by KKR is a testament to his talent and the league's ability to unearth and nurture grassroots cricket talent in India.
His journey from the streets of Haryana to the ISPL and now the IPL ecosystem serves as an inspiration for aspiring cricketers from humble backgrounds.


The ISPL, India's pioneering tennis-ball T-10 cricket league, provides a well-organized professional platform for players to showcase their skills and potentially catch the attention of franchises and selectors.
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Dalhor's selection by KKR highlights the league's mission to revolutionize grassroots cricket in the country and transform talented individuals into heroes.
This development underscores the ISPL's role in bridging the gap between street cricket and professional cricket, offering opportunities for talented individuals to pursue their dreams and potentially make it to the highest levels of the game.
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