shot-button
Olympic 2024 Olympic 2024
Home > Sports News > Cricket News > Article > Avesh Khan on T20I debut Was a bit nervous but Rohit bhai and Dravid sir told me to enjoy

Avesh Khan on T20I debut: Was a bit nervous, but Rohit bhai and Dravid sir told me to enjoy

Updated on: 22 February,2022 09:36 AM IST  |  Kolkata
PTI |

Although Avesh failed to make an impact in his T20 debut, conceding 42 runs from his four overs, India defeated West Indies by 17 runs to complete a series clean sweep on Sunday

Avesh Khan on T20I debut: Was a bit nervous, but Rohit bhai and Dravid sir told me to enjoy

India's Avesh Khan pose for a picture before his debut T20 match against West Indies, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. Pic/ANI

Fast bowler Avesh Khan admitted that he had butterflies in his stomach when he learnt that he is going to make his debut against the West Indies in the third and final T20 but support and comforting words from skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid calmed him down.


Although Avesh failed to make an impact in his T20 debut, conceding 42 runs from his four overs, India defeated West Indies by 17 runs to complete a series clean sweep on Sunday.


“Nervousness is bound to happen. When I got to learn that I am playing, making my debut I was a little nervous because the thing for which I have been working hard was finally going to get fulfilled,” Avesh told team-mate Venkatesh Iyer in a chat published on BCCI TV.


“Rohit bhai (Rohit Sharma) backed me, Rahul sir (Dravid) told me to enjoy my debut game. This day is not going to comeback again and I just enjoyed.” Having achieved his first goal, the 25-year-old right-arm pacer now wants to serve Indian cricket for long.

“It was a nice feeling. Every player has a dream to play for India and my dream got fulfilled today (Sunday). I am feeling very good. I enjoyed the moment, the entire match and we won the ,match as well,” Avesh said.

“I will try to serve the Indian team as much as possible.” 

This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Register for FREE
to continue reading !

This is not a paywall.
However, your registration helps us understand your preferences better and enables us to provide insightful and credible journalism for all our readers.

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK