Vishal Singh (17), a resident of Rajgangpur city, has taken his name to a height by drawing the attention of selectors for the State Under-19 team because of his outstanding performance in inter district one-day league.
Vishal pursued his schooling in Vikash Institute, Bargarh. As morning shows the day, he shined in cricket during his school days. The Bargarh District Cricket Association included Vishal in the Under 19 team.
Through his sheer dedication and hard work, he made his district team qualify in league round to play the 3- day inter district test tournament in the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. During his one-day league against Nuapada, Dhenkanal and Jajpur, he took four wickets for 34 runs, five wickets for 35 runs and one wicket for 30 runs respectively as a swing bowler.
Presently, Vishal is studying in Class-XI commerce at KIIT International School and aims at getting a berth in the State team in both under-19 senior squad. His father Sanjay Singh who is basically a transporter in Rajgangpur is happy with the performance of his son. He is ready to extend all sorts of support to his son to pursue hiscareer in cricket, said Singh.