KKR's big decision amid IPL 2025, sudden entry of player who made a splash in ISPL

In an attempt to bring skills across formats of the game, the street tennis cricket star has joined the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a net bowler for the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Mumbai's star all-rounder Abhishek Kumar Dalhor, who impressed everyone with his top-notch performances in the previous two Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) seasons, has been retained by KKR as a net bowler for the current season of IPL 2025. Dalhor, who is the costliest player in the history of ISPL, has established himself as one of the top performers in the tournament.

He impressed everyone with his speed, consistency, technical ability, and ability to win matches. Dalhor, an integral member of Amitabh Bachchan-owned Mazhi Mumbai's title-winning team in Season 2 conducted earlier this year, has quickly established himself as a popular name among fans of the game.

The Ambala-born cricketer scored 324 runs and took 33 wickets in 19 matches across two seasons. His stellar contributions 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 big stage of ISPL and now stepping into the IPL ecosystem, Abhishek Dalhor's journey is a great example of how ISPL is revolutionizing grassroots cricket in India. As the country's leading tennis-ball T10 cricket league, ISPL provides a well-organized professional platform for aspiring cricketers to showcase their skills and make a mark on the world stage.

KKR's selection of Abhishek is a step towards ISPL's efforts to unearth India's hidden grassroots cricket talent.