The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have caused quite a stir during the ongoing IPL 2025 season with an unexpected move. Reports suggest that KKR has chosen to bring in Abhishek Kumar Dalhor as their net bowler. At 26 years old, this player hails from the ranks of the ISPL, having played for the Majji Mumbai team previously.
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It should be mentioned that Maji Mumbai emerged victorious in the ISPL 2025 season, with Abhishek being pivotal to their championship victory. Throughout the league, Abhishek participated in 19 matches, accumulating 324 runs which included two half-centuries, boasting a striking rate of 214. At 26 years old, he also claimed 33 wickets and is renowned for his outstanding ability to bowl swings.
The 26-year-old shared a post on their Instagram account featuring a video wherein they conveyed their excitement about joining KKR. In the clip, the fast bowler could be heard stating, "Having played for two seasons in the ISPL, I now have an incredible opportunity with one of the premier teams in the IPL, KKR, as they've invited me to serve as a net bowler. This means a lot to me, transitioning from playing with tennis balls to achieving my aspirations."
Ex-India batsman criticizes KKR following defeat against Lucknow
Aakash Chopra has criticized the strategies being used by KKR Following their defeat by four runs to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday, the 47-year-old expressed confusion over Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) bewildering decisions regarding their batting lineup. These remarks were shared by Chopra during a discussion on his YouTube channel.
Chopra stated, "Ramandeep moved up in the batting lineup. Raghuvanshi also climbed up the order, whereas Rinku was pushed down. This team’s batting sequence remains perplexing for me. Whether you're facing five or seven balls, mistakes continue to occur."
The individual, who is 47 years old, additionally stated, "I humbly ask KKR to position Rinku Singh higher up in the batting order. It’s not always feasible to rely strictly on having a left-right batsman pairing. Should Harshit Rana If he had been given the strike at the end, you wouldn't have lost by four runs. The run chase would have been successful."