Rohit bhai told me before IPL, ‘you might have to bowl in.
Rohit bhai told me before IPL, ‘you might have to bowl in. In Twenty20 international matches, Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets for India than any other bowler. Since the right-arm leg-break bowler was cut from India’s selection for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, he has made significant strides toward improving his game.
Chahal is now one of the frontline spinners for India in Twenty20 Internationals and has become an important cog in the Indian bowling machine.
Additionally, he has been selected for the team that will compete in the Asia Cup in 2022, and if everything goes according to plan, he will be all prepared to play for India in the Twenty20 World Cup that will be held in Australia.
Chahal stated in an interview that Rohit Sharma, the team’s captain, has given him the freedom to bowl since the leg-spinner has done so well since his comeback to the team a year ago. Chahal’s comments were made on the YouTube channel Sports Yaari.
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“Rohit bhai never stopped using me as a wicket-taking bowler,” he said. I was given a lot of leeway by him, which is something that every bowler hopes to get from the captain. Chahal continued his explanation by saying, “Rohit bhai would always ask me what I wanted to do as a bowler.” Even as India was batting, he would ask me how I would have bowled in a particular circumstance. This continued even after India had scored. As a bowler, I’ve learned that I can never let my guard down during an over.
Chahal also discussed his evolution into a death over spinner as well as his return to his role as a significant contributor to the Indian team. When asked who encouraged him to work on his powerplay bowling, he responded by saying, “Rohit bhai had warned me that you might have to bowl in powerplay and during death overs before I started the IPL season this year.”
The India spinner revealed that before he left to join his team Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, head coach Rahul Dravid instructed him to “focus on bowling fullers.” Dravid was giving him advice before the match ( full length balls). While playing for India, it’s possible that you’ll be asked to bowl during the “death overs” and “powerplay overs.” You should try making more use of the crease.”
Chahal continued by saying, “During the Indian Premier League, I had a detailed conversation with Sanju. He gave me his word that I would get my four overs, and that I would be free to bowl in any manner that I chose. He was quite reassuring.
If I had the time and the inclination, I would gladly lend a hand with whatever you could need. However, you would still bowl at least one over in the 16-20 range, regardless of the number of runs you gave up. Because I have faith that you are capable of doing it.
“Before each game, I would try to bowl yorkers and then ask the batsmen if they thought the ball was getting too full. I experimented with a variety of yorker deliveries and attempted doing it with the brand new ball, since I figured that if it was possible with the brand new ball, it must be possible with the older one as well. Power hitters are present in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but if you can bowl well in front of them, you will know that your game has progressed.
Chahal continued by saying, “If you improve, it raises doubt in the minds of the batsmen that if I hit him a sweep, he can also bowl a fuller one.”