Kerala Cricket League Sensation Salman Nizar Draws IPL Interest After Record-Breaking Performance
Kochi, Kerala – Explosive Kerala batsman Salman Nizar is generating notable buzz among Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises following a stunning display of power-hitting in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL). Nizar recently scored 40 runs in a single over,including 11 sixes in the last two overs of a recent KCL match,catapulting him into the national spotlight and prompting speculation about a potential IPL bid.
The 28-year-old left-handed batter has consistently demonstrated strong form in domestic cricket for Kerala, accumulating 450 runs from 22 T20 innings with a top score of 99. He also impressed in the Sayyid Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring a rapid 49 runs against Mumbai, and has registered two half-centuries in the competition. His first-class record includes 586 runs from 26 List A matches and appearances in 32 first-class games.
Teams like the Kolkata Knight riders, who finished eighth in the previous IPL season with only five wins, are reportedly considering Nizar as a potential addition to bolster their batting lineup. Analysts suggest his aggressive style and ability to change the course of a match quickly could address a key weakness identified in KolkataS performance last season. The recent performance has “taken the national media into the national media,” according to reports.