After a challenging IPL season, Indian wrist-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has made a strong comeback in international cricket, showcasing improved control and precision in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand. Bishnoi’s disciplined lengths and smart bowling helped India secure a dominant eight-wicket win in the third T20I, giving the team an unassailable 3-0 lead.
Bishnoi admitted that his poor IPL form, where he took just nine wickets in 11 matches at an average above 44, prompted him to introspect and refine his bowling strategy. “The last season was tough because I lacked control over my lengths. Over the past year, I focused on bowling at 5-6 metres on the stumps, which makes it difficult for batsmen to score,” he said.
Drafted into the squad after a side strain to Washington Sundar, Bishnoi seized his opportunity in the third T20I, removing key New Zealand batsmen Mark Chapman and Glenn Phillips in successive spells. His precise lengths and consistent pace helped restrict the visitors to 153/9, allowing India to chase comfortably in just 10 overs.
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Reflecting on his journey, Bishnoi said playing domestic cricket and focusing on fine-tuning his lengths in tournaments like the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy helped him regain confidence. “All those things helped me a lot to make a comeback,” he said, highlighting the importance of self-discipline and practice.
The 25-year-old emphasized the competitive nature of the Indian team and the limited opportunities available. “It is difficult when you are away from the side, but the time I spent working on myself helped me perform when the chance came,” Bishnoi said, praising senior bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya for their guidance.
Bishnoi also lauded India’s batting firepower, particularly Abhishek Sharma, whose aggressive form helped shorten the match. “The way Abhishek is playing…he puts in hard work in the nets. If he continues like this, matches can end quickly, as it happened today,” Bishnoi said, highlighting the team’s all-round strength.
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