3rd T20I: Focused on fixing errors, results are now showing, says Ravi Bishnoi
Harare, July 26
India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi expressed satisfaction with his recent performances in the 3-0 T20I series over Zimbabwe, saying that the focus on fixing his errors in the run-up at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru are now showing good results.
Bishnoi had to work on his run-up issues, which wasn't going straight to the stumps, under Sairaj Bahutule and Sunil Joshi, after three back-foot no-balls saw him concede 60 runs in the defeat to England in Manchester.
With the errors fixed, Bishnoi picked three scalps on the short trip to Zimbabwe. "I worked on the areas that needed improvement because there were a few errors in my bowling. I worked on them, and now the results are showing.
"I got a lot of support from the coaches and they told me what I needed to do. I had started going a little too wide, which usually doesn't happen, but unfortunately, it kept happening in that match (against England)," said Bishnoi at the conclusion of the series.
India's win on Sunday was spearheaded by teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's sublime 81 and a clinical spell of 3-29 from express pacer Mayank Yadav. The victory handed new T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer his maiden series sweep as India's captain, especially after suffering series defeats in Ireland and England.
Elaborating on his strategic approach on surfaces at the Harare Sports Club that offered minimal turn for spin bowlers, Bishnoi noted that the natural skidding variation worked to his advantage.
"There isn't much turn, but one good thing for us is that our balls go straight and stay low. That really helps my bowling. Yes, big grounds do help bowlers. 100% we also need big grounds as bowlers," he added.
— IANS
Reader Comments
So happy for Ravi! But honestly, I wish the team management would give more chances to wrist spinners like Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal. Bishnoi is good but India needs variety in spin attack. Just my two paisa!
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 81 was absolute class! 😍 This kid is the future. And Mayank Yadav's pace... wow. Indian cricket is producing raw talent like never before. Bishnoi's improvement is just the cherry on top. Shreyas Iyer finally got a series win as captain - about time!
As someone who watches cricket from Canada, I'm impressed by how India just keeps producing new stars. Bishnoi's honesty about his errors is refreshing. No drama, just hard work and results.
Good for Bishnoi but I still feel he needs to develop more variations. On flat pitches, just bowling straight won't work. His googly is predictable. Needs to work on a slider like Chahal or a flipper like Kumble. Nevertheless, 3 wickets against Zimbabwe is a decent start. Keep improving, youngster! 🙏
Love that Bishnoi acknowledges the coaching support! When I see players giving credit to their support staff (Bahutule and Joshi here), it shows the team culture is healthy. Also, big grounds helping bowlers - nice to hear a positive perspective on that. In India we have small grounds, but he's adapting well.
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