Fast bowler Shivam Mavi has revealed his intention to become India’s strike bowler. He wants to go for the stumps and take an early wicket on a power play.
Fresh off a successful debut in India, pacemaker Shiva Mavi has revealed his intentions to become a country striker his bowler, stating that he wants to take an early wicket with a power play aimed at the stumps.
In Wankhede against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, the 24-year-old Mavi, on a power play, allowed two wickets as he fended off dangerous starters Pathum Nissanka and Danang Jayade his Silva, leading his team away in nine overs. reduced to 51-4.
Mavi’s match count is his 4-22, white he ball he cricket warms the hearts of selectors looking for an opponent to partner with Jasprit Bumrah. After India won two of the opening games of the three-game T20I series, the team’s bowling coach, Paras Mambry, asked the 24-year-old Mavi how he felt when skipper Hardik Pandya handed him a new ball. “My main agenda is attacking first on the power play. ‘ said the Noida cricketer. For the past 6 years.
While praising Mavi’s work ethic since his U19 days, Mumbry also praised his “hard working demeanor” and his determination to come back from injury and play in his home circle.
“After U19 (World Championship 2018), I got injured when I played in IPL, but I got injured in between performances, so I decided to improve my fitness. I was determined to work hard on my fitness and this match paid off,” Mabi said.
Mavi said getting the chance to play for India was a big challenge in itself and a “dream come true” for him. “It’s hard to get a chance in the first match, and it’s the first tour. It’s the moment I’ve been waiting for for years. But I believed in myself and worked hard for what I had to play and perform for India,” Mavi said.
Mavi said the opener wasn’t going to be a good rest and he needs to get some sleep back for a frenetic series.
“Honestly, I call my family and then go to bed…because the show is so busy.”