Who is Vishal Nishad, bought by PBKS for ₹30 lakh?

Vishal Nishad, bought by PBKS for ₹30 lakh at the IPL 2026 auction, is an uncapped Indian bowler from Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur. The 20-year-old leg-spinner represents Gorakhpur Lions in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League and is yet to make his debut for Uttar Pradesh in any format. Nishad picked up seven wickets in four matches in the league's 2024 season.