The Punjab Kings franchise acquired the 20-year-old during the recent auction. They signed Nishad for his base price of 30 lakh rupees. Nishad wanted to wear jersey number 18, the same as Virat Kohli. However, Punjab Kings opening batter Priyansh Arya had already claimed that jersey number before him.
"I haven’t met him yet, but I will face him twice this season. Off the field I will talk to him, try to learn from him. On the field — same attitude. I will still try to get him out,” Nishad said.
"I watch his googly and try to learn it," he added.
I Told Her - Maa, I Will Do This. I Will Make It - Vishal Nishad
“There were days when I went with my father to help him with his work,” he said quietly. “On those days I felt like just giving up cricket.”
That Was When I Felt - Yes, I Belong Here - Vishal Nishad
Vishal Nishad was unknown before joining the Gorakhpur Lions franchise in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League. Former Uttar Pradesh captain Ankit Rajpoot is the head coach of Gorakhpur Lions and also serves as a Punjab Kings talent scout.
"That was when I felt — yes, I belong here," Nishad stated.
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