From Laborer to IPL Millionaire: Vishal Nishad's Dream Comes True with Punjab Kings

• 22-year-old spinner Vishal Nishad from Gorakhpur secured an IPL contract with Punjab Kings for 30 lakh rupees.
• Vishal previously did manual labor with his father, Umesh Nishad, to support his family due to financial hardship.
• His talent was discovered by coach Kalyan Singh, who convinced his father to let him pursue cricket for one year.
• He excelled in the UP Cricket League, taking 8 wickets in 4 matches for Gorakhpur Lions, and is now called for Vijay Hazare Trophy.
• Coach Kalyan Singh compares him to mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, predicting a future in the Indian team.

Why It Matters: Vishal Nishad's journey from manual labor to IPL millionaire highlights the power of talent and perseverance.