Last Update: January 04, 2023, 18:12 IST
Shivam Mavi took four wickets on his debut (BCCI photo)
After India took a 1–0 lead in the series, the team’s bowling coach Paras Mhambrey had a chat with Mavi, during which Mavi expressed his feelings about making his international debut.
When a team full of young players rested on fast bowler Shivam Mavi India Played the first T20 match against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Tuesday. The former U-19 star made a dream debut, taking 4/22 in his 4-over spell to help India win the first match of the series by 2 runs.
It was a dream come true for the youngster who received his debut cap from skipper Hardik Pandya in front of a packed Wankhede Stadium. Mavi opened his account by clean bowling Pathum Nissanka for 1 run in his first over. The youngster then completed a four by dismissing Dhananjaya de Silva (8), Wanindu Hasaranga (21) and Mahesh Thikshana (1). Wicket Hall on debut.
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After India took a 1–0 lead in the series, the team’s bowling coach Paras Mhambrey had a chat with Mavi, during which Mavi expressed his feelings about making his international debut.
“Just a dream come true moment for me. This is my first tour and getting the right opportunity in the first match is a big thing. Usually players don’t get a chance so soon but it happened to me. I waited for six years after U-19 world Kapp got injured but I never stopped believing in myself and kept working hard,” said Mavi.
After playing a key role in India’s victory in the Under-19 World Cup in 2018, the 24-year-old bowler from Uttar Pradesh had to wait for 6 years. He has been a prominent face in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and domestic. circuit but was often held back due to injuries.
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But Mavi persevered against all odds and finally his day came on Tuesday. Speaking about his hard work, he said, “When I played IPL and domestic games after the Under-19 World Cup, I got injured. But I was clear in my mind that I needed to increase my fitness level. I was performing but also getting injured. So, I worked hard and got the result I wanted.”
The youngster further talked about the mindset with which he went into the field against Sri Lanka in the first match of the T20I series.
“I have played IPL matches on this ground. So my plan is to attack in the powerplay. It doesn’t matter if I get a boundary too. I keep looking for wickets,” concluded Mavi.
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