punjab kings latest recruitment, Vishal Nishadhas revealed how he would react if he got a chance to sack his cricket idol, Virat Kohli in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. The 20-year-old youngster, who was picked by the Shreyas Iyer-led franchise in the mini-auction ahead of the upcoming season, opened up about his admiration for Kohli and his dream moment on the big stage.
Nishad said Kohli's attitude and drive has made a big impact on his journey, outlining how the former Indian captain helped shape his cricketing ambitions. When asked how the youngster would celebrate if he managed to take Kohli's wicket, Nishad gave a polite and respectful reply.
“My ideals are Virat Kohli. I am inspired by his vision and his inspiration; He is my favourite. If I take his wicket, I will touch his feet because he is my idol,” he replied during an interaction with Punjab Kings.
Nishad's rise in the IPL lies in perseverance and family support. He recalled the time when he helped his father with his work and even considered quitting the sport.
“There were difficult times. I used to go with my father and help him [with work]. I even thought that I would leave cricket.'' He said, ''My mother told me to leave it and learn something else because it is very difficult to become a cricketer. But I did not give up. I told her, 'Mother, I will definitely do this.' Once they saw my resolve, my family stood behind me,” he said.
Nishad also revealed how he made the transition from tennis-ball cricket to the professional game. A friend of his, impressed by his natural throwing action, encouraged him to try a leather ball. Bought the 20 year old leg spinner PBKS In the auction at a base price of Rs 30 lakh, after going unsold in the first round of IPL auction 2026.
“Initially, I played tennis-ball cricket. A friend saw me throwing and suggested I try the leather ball because he liked my action. After that, I decided to practice seriously. That's how it all started. Since I was initially practicing with the tennis ball, I got used to getting it to spin. I adapted my tennis-ball skills to the leather ball, which played a major role in my becoming a bowler,” revealed Nishad.
IPL 2026 is scheduled to begin in March and Vishal hopes that will help his team progress in the upcoming season.
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