Basic Profile
- Full Name: Manish Pal
- Age: 19
- Location: Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Role: Right-Handed Batsman / Right-Hand Side Armer
- Current Position: Cricket Coach at SS Cricket Academy
Indian cricket’s ecosystem is powered not only by players on the field but also by the unseen contributors who sharpen their skills behind the scenes. Among the emerging young side-arm specialists from Uttarakhand is Manish Pal, a 19-year-old right-hand batsman and high-speed right-hand side armer currently based in Haridwar.
With experience delivering 140+ km/h throwdowns and conducting sessions with IPL, Ranji Trophy, Asia Cup, UPL, and board-level players, Manish is steadily building his profile as a professional side-arm specialist while also serving as a cricket coach.
Professional Role and Experience
Manish Pal has over three years of experience as a side-arm specialist and cricket coach. Known for delivering high-intensity throwdowns at speeds around 140+ km/h, he has worked in competitive training environments alongside professional and state-level players.
His session experience includes working with:
- IPL players
- Ranji Trophy players
- Asia Cup players
- UPL players
- Uttarakhand board players
- Local and state-level cricketers
Through these roles, he has worked closely with young and professional cricketers, helping them develop technical skills, discipline, and match awareness.
Players Associated During Sessions
- Akash Mandhawal
- Shashwat Dangwal
- Chetan Sharma
- Poorvansh Dhruv
- Devansh Sharma
- Kartik Bhatt
- Siddharth Tomar
These experiences have strengthened his understanding of professional training standards and competitive expectations.
Coaching Career
Apart from his role as a side-arm specialist, Manish Pal is currently serving as a cricket coach at SS Cricket Academy in Haridwar.
Despite being only 19 years old, he balances both responsibilities — coaching young players and delivering high-speed throwdown sessions to competitive cricketers.
His early entry into coaching reflects maturity, responsibility, and strong game understanding.
Personal Journey and Motivation
Manish’s journey has not been without challenges.
He initially pursued cricket as a player. However, after the unfortunate passing of his mother two years ago, family responsibilities came upon him at a young age.
With full household responsibility on his shoulders, he chose to step into coaching and professional side-arm work to continue his connection with cricket while supporting his family.
He credits his late mother for her immense support during his early cricketing days and considers her his biggest source of strength and motivation.
This emotional foundation drives his determination to succeed in professional cricket support roles.
Inspiration and Dream
Manish draws inspiration from Abhishek Jain, who has influenced his mindset and approach toward the game.
His ultimate dream is:
To work as a professional side-arm specialist in the IPL
To contribute to the Indian national team setup
To establish himself at the highest level of competitive cricket
With growing experience, high-speed ability, and exposure to professional environments, he continues to move step by step toward that goal.
CricXplore Insight
Manish Pal represents the new generation of cricket support professionals — young, driven, and technically skilled. From personal loss to professional responsibility, his journey reflects resilience and determination.
While players shine under stadium lights, specialists like Manish help prepare them behind the scenes. With his work ethic and ambition, he is steadily building a pathway toward the IPL and Indian team setup.
CricXplore will continue to follow his journey.
