Delhi Capitals’ pacer Avesh Khan was excellent in his crew’s seven-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings of their IPL 2021 opener on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
The 24-year-old, who returned with figures of two/23, helped the Delhi franchise prohibit CSK to 188/7 of their 20 overs earlier than the Delhi Capitals chased the goal down in 18.4 overs.
However, the speedster was significantly thrilled about taking the massive wicket of MS Dhoni, who batted for simply two balls earlier than he was cleaned up by Avesh. The former India skipper seemed to play a pull shot, however solely managed to get an inside edge again onto the stumps.
Speaking in regards to the CSK skipper’s wicket, Avesh mentioned that it was his dream to dismiss Dhoni.
“Three years ago, I had a chance to take Mahi bhai’s wicket, but somebody had dropped the catch. But now my dream of taking Mahi bhai’s wicket is fulfilled, so I am very happy about it. Since he has not played competitive matches for some time, we had planned to put pressure on him and because of that pressure I could take his wicket,” mentioned Avesh in an official Delhi Capitals launch.
The quick bowler mentioned Delhi Capitals should preserve the momentum they’ve attained after successful their first match of the competitors.
“I was quite happy with my performance in our first match, and I am even happier because the team has won. I put the team in a good position with the wickets of Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) and Faf du Plessis. I was happy with the way I carried out the role given to me by the team management. After winning the first match, everyone’s confidence goes up. Now, we have to maintain the momentum,” mentioned Avesh.
Avesh added that Faf du Plessis’ wicket helped him get into a good rhythm. “Rishabh backed me and gave me the second over of the match and I took a wicket in that over itself. A wicket in the initial part of a fast bowler’s spell is really good for his rhythm. du Plessis is a good batsman and if he continued to play, then he would’ve made things difficult for us.”
The 24-year-old revealed he employed a dietician forward of this IPL to enhance his health.
“I have reduced my weight by 5 kg. I have hired a personal dietician and I plan my diet according to the dietician’s directions. My diet plan changes on a day-to-day basis, depending on my gym and training sessions and rest days. Improving my fitness has helped me a lot. I am feeling light, and I feel great when I run. I had to sacrifice some of my favourite dishes for 20-25 days, but that has helped me to stay on track for achieving some of my personal goals,” mentioned Avesh.
While talking in regards to the fast-bowling prowess of the Delhi Capitals, Avesh mentioned the Delhi franchise has the very best quick bowling line-up within the IPL.
“I think we have the best fast bowling line-up in the tournament. Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap last season, Anrich Nortje bowled the fastest ball in IPL history last season, Ishant Sharma is an experienced bowler and Umesh Yadav has been bowling well in the nets as well. There’s good competition among the fast bowlers in our team,” signed off Avesh.
