Avesh Khan Talks About Learning New Bowling Skills Before India vs Zimbabwe T20I Match
Harare [Zimbabwe], July 12: Ahead of the fourth T20I match against Zimbabwe in the five-game series at the Harare Sports Club, Indian pacer Avesh Khan shared his efforts to learn new bowling techniques. India currently leads the series 2-1 after a 23-run win in the third match.
Avesh Khan, who is the third-highest wicket-taker in the series with six wickets from three matches, spoke at the pre-match press conference. He mentioned his focus on developing new skills like the slower bouncer and leg-cutter wide outside off stump. Avesh said, “I want to bring new things, like the slower bouncer that I have developed, the leg-cutter wide outside off stump or near the wide line. That also I have developed. I am always trying to learn from my bowling, with the coaches around me, to see what I can improve.”
Recap of India’s 3rd T20I Match Against Zimbabwe
In the third T20I match, India chose to bat first. A 67-run partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal (36 in 27 balls) and skipper Shubman Gill set the stage. Shubman (66 in 49 balls) later had a 72-run partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad (49 in 28 balls). India posted a total of 182/4 in their 20 overs. Blessing Muzarbani (2/25) and Sikandar Raza (2/24) were the standout bowlers for Zimbabwe.
During Zimbabwe’s chase of 183 runs, they struggled at 39/5. A 77-run partnership between Dion Myers (65* in 49 balls) and Clive Madande (37 in 26 balls) revived their innings. However, Indian bowlers managed to restrict Zimbabwe to 159/6 in 20 overs. Washington Sundar (3/15) and Avesh Khan (2/39) were the top bowlers for India, with Khaleel Ahmed also taking a wicket.