India’s pace department is brimming with some world-class options and one such exciting talent is Avesh Khan. India’s highest wicket-taker in the U-19 World Cup in 2014, he has made a rapid rise on the domestic front and then went on to impress the IPL franchises. Currently with the Delhi Capitals, Khan is known to be one of the best in the country. The 22-year old has raw pace and is known for executing the yorkers at will. He single-handedly destroyed Hyderabad with 7/24 in the Ranji Trophy this season and impressed one and all. As a young fast bowler, he has the right amount of temperament and the skills to make it to the big stage.

In this mid-day online exclusive, he talks on his opportunity with Team India at the World Cup, the words of advice from the legendary Rahul Dravid and the experience of playing with the Delhi Capitals.