Sibin Girish’s spectacular rise from obscurity
Cricketer Sibin Girish has become the most expensive player in the Kerala Cricket League after being signed by Alleppey Ripples for ₹11.80 lakh. His rise follows consistent performances in regional tournaments and a transition from obscurity to a key all-rounder role.
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The story illustrates the impact of regional sports leagues in providing career pathways and financial opportunities for local athletes.
From being omitted from the auction list in the inaugural edition of Kerala Cricket League (KCL) to being the most expensive player in the third edition, it has been a fairytale journey for Sibin Girish.
Sibin drew aggressive bids from Calicut Globstars, Thrissur Titans and Kochi Blue Tigers before Alleppey Ripples secured him for ₹11.80 lakh. The amount was a steep jump from his base price of ₹75,000 for Category C players.
The 27-year-old all-rounder was on the radar of several franchises following his impressive performance in KCL last season and in the NSK Trophy inter-district T20 tournament in June this year. Sibin finished KCL 2025 with 15 wickets with an average of 18.67 and an economy of 8.00. It also included two four wicket hauls, both against Ripples.
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