I think I became a better bowler with Zaheer Khan’s advice: Khaleel Ahmed

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In the Asia Cup that was played last month India’s Khaleel Ahmed put up a couple of memorable performances. While some feel he didn’t get enough opportunities the left-arm pacer took four wickets and made quite an impact. Having been picked for the Windies series, Khaleel is be included in the XI for all the games. In the absence of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah, he will be bowling alongside experienced horses Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav.

 

The 20-year-old is excited to be featuring in the squad for the upcoming contest. He aspired to take as many wickets as he can on the road to the 2019 World Cup. He felt that it would be a huge boost to his confidence. Further, Khaleel spoke about his debut stint in the Asia Cup and how Zaheer Khan has been an influential figure for him.

 

I think I became a better bowler with Zaheer’s advice

Khaleel was a part of the Delhi Daredevils squad till Sunrisers Hyderabad brought him in the IPL 2018 auction. Sharing the dressing room with Zaheer was a revelation for him. The 20-year-old feels that the veteran’s advise was instrumental in shaping him as a bowler.

“I think I became a better bowler with his advice. I have spent a lot of time with Zaheer bhai during my two-year stint at the Delhi Daredevils. We played in different conditions during IPL and he always kept discussing on how to bowl on different surfaces,” he said while talking to HT.

 

I never felt like a junior in the Indian side

Speaking about his time in the Indian dressing room during their victorious campaign in the Asia Cup, Khaleel stated that he had nerves in the beginning. On his debut, the left-arm pacer ended up with figures of 3/48 when it seemed like Hong Kong were running away with the game. He was extremely thrilled with the positive environment in the dressing room.

“I was very nervous as my debut happened to be in a big tournament like the Asia Cup. There was pressure. But after doing well on debut, I felt I could go further. I never have a feel that I’m a junior in the side. Seniors support me well. Everyone keeps talking to me and boost my confidence.” Khaleel said after the training session at the Barsapra Stadium.

 

[wanted_desi]

I think he meant MS.Dhoni! 

[Laaloo]

Last week mahi Bhai ab zaheer mian...

[wanted_desi]

9 minutes ago, Laaloo said:

Last week mahi Bhai ab zaheer mian...

I predict Kohli to be next. This guy should get some attitude of fast bowler. 

[Suhaan]

 He wants to credit Zaheer via Dhoni

[jf1gp_1]

I am just glad indian bowlers now have Indian role models

[Rightarmfast]

Khaleel learning the tricks of the trade pretty fast. Both onfield and off field :)

[speedheat]

21 hours ago, wanted_desi said:

I predict Kohli to be next. This guy should get some attitude of fast bowler. 

khaleel has the best attitude for a fast bowler, he is hostile and doesn't like to get hit,  in fact he has matured a bit now during his u19 days he used to throw mc BC directly on face of a batsman.

[Ankit_sharma03]

 

 

[Austin 3:!6]

TBH I see nothing special in him.

[ThePhenomenal1]

Not to underrate him or sound ignorant but he doesn't impress me as a standout bowler, feels just like a regular bowler. He is among some wickets which is good but interested to see if he has genuine wicket taking ability. He has the pace at least.

[Pollack]

On 10/20/2018 at 9:27 PM, Rightarmfast said:

Khaleel learning the tricks of the trade pretty fast. Both onfield and off field :)

Still immature. Should've somehow credited Dhoni to be a pro.

[velu]

7 hours ago, Pollack said:

Still immature. Should've somehow credited Dhoni to be a pro.

 

he will  

[velu]

@express bowling   your boy was very expensive

miles better than avesh khan though

[express bowling]

17 minutes ago, velu said:

@express bowling   your boy was very expensive

miles better than avesh khan though

 

Khaleel's economy rate yesterday, of 6.4 on a  350 par score pitch,  (  meaning ER of 7.0 )   is not being expensive.  

 

Infact, if we had batted earlier, we would have scored 380 to 400 on this pitch.

 

And Avesh Khan has never played for India seniors or our A-team.  We can't judge him by a couple of bad club matches.  He can be a good 5-day bowler because of his bowling style 

[mishra]

Still felt Khaleel is a little raw. Few more games and he could become a bowler to rely in most odi matches.

[Suhaan]

Khaleel should bowl the way he was bowling last time in SMA,dont have to worry about his place,he is a left armer that works to his advantage,needs to complete his action and bowl with full intensity

[sandsaims]

He is slowly turning out to be just another trundler. Had high hopes.