Porel Makes Statement in IPL 2024 After Impressive Season with Bengal
Young wicket-keeper batter shines with crucial runs and Laxmi Ratan Shukla's training methods
Abishek Porel's Remarkable Rise in IPL 2024
Two years ago, Abishek Porel's unbeaten 53 at No.8 against Baroda in Cuttack during his first-class debut hinted at a bright future. Bengal faced a daunting target of 350 for victory in the fourth innings, and Porel, along with Shahbaz Ahmed, stitched together an unbroken 108-run partnership to secure the win.
Since then, Porel has become a vital player for Bengal across formats. However, for a young cricketer aiming to make a mark among international stalwarts, a strong performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) was essential.
In his debut IPL season in 2023, Porel played only four matches. But this year, he has truly come into his own. With 267 runs at an impressive average of 33.37 and a strike rate of 157.98, the 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has proven his mettle. Notably, most of his runs have come either as an opener or at No.3.
Behind these impressive numbers lies the rigorous preparation Porel underwent with Bengal's chief coach, Laxmi Ratan Shukla, earlier in the season. During training sessions, Shukla would throw above waist-height balls to Porel, challenging the left-hander to pull them all. This practice seems to have paid off, as Porel's performances have caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts.
Shukla also discussed Porel's need to play as an opener with Sourav Ganguly, the Delhi Capitals' director of cricket. The decision to promote Porel to the opening position in national T20s and one-dayers has yielded positive results.
While Porel awaits his maiden India A berth, he continues to make a statement with his consistent performances. As he strives to establish himself further, cricket fans eagerly watch his progress in the IPL and beyond¹²³. ????????
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