ISPL 2025: Kerala boy Mansoor KL hopes to pursuit dreams with Falcon Risers Hyderabad

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From the streets of Kerala to the bustling arenas of Dubai, Mansoor KL's cricket journey has crossed borders and time zones, leading him to Falcon Risers Hyderabad in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL). His pursuit of success in tennis ball cricket reflects his dedication, persistence, and strong passion for the game.

At 29, Mansoor's focus remains on playing cricket and contributing to Kerala's cricketing culture by creating opportunities for young talent. Mansoor's story of overcoming personal struggles, including a significant injury in 2016, stands as a testament to his resilience.

Mansoor KL's journey in competitive cricket began in 2018 after graduating from college. He quickly made a name for himself as an all-rounder, excelling in local tennis ball tournaments in the state. However, life's challenges led him to move to Dubai the same year, where he took up a job in the Purchase Department of a hospital. Despite his professional commitments, he continued playing cricket, seizing every opportunity that came his way. In 2020, his path took another turn when he returned to Kerala for good and got married.

In 2022, Mansoor saw a major breakthrough when he was awarded "Man of the Series" in the MCL All India tournament. This propelled him into the ISPL spotlight, where he debuted in the league's first edition.

Now, as a key player for Falcon Risers Hyderabad, the all-rounder credits ISPL for enhancing his career and providing invaluable exposure. "I am looking forward to playing for Falcon Risers Hyderabad this season. We have a great team, experienced coaches, and performance staff, and we have undergone very focused training over the last few weeks in Bengaluru and now in Pune. I hope my game will inspire aspiring players in Kerala to follow their dreams, embrace tennis ball cricket, and help make it more popular in the state, " said the all-rounder .

Mansoor played for Bengaluru last season, where he amassed 63 runs at a strike rate of 150 and took 4 wickets. Currently training alongside the squad in Pune the Kerala Cricket is gearing up for the contest backed with high performance training with the rest of the squad.