Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has lauded Himanshu Sangwan for his distinctive supply that clean-bowled Virat Kohli within the current Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways on the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Kohli, returning to the home circuit after 12 years, had a quick keep on the crease, managing solely 6 runs off 15 balls earlier than falling to Sangwan’s precision bowling. Whereas some dismissed Sangwan as an odd bowler, Ashwin strongly disagreed, hailing the 29-year-old pacer as a confirmed performer in home cricket.
“Himanshu Sangwan delivered an exceptional ball. He’s not an odd Ranji Trophy bowler. He’s a examined performer, a gold-dust performer. That was an distinctive supply—there was a niche between pad and bat, and it deserved a wicket,” Ravi Chandran Ashwin remarked on his YouTube channel Ash ki Baat.
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Sangwan impressed with figures of 4/55 within the match, although he didn’t get an opportunity to bowl once more as Railways didn’t make Delhi bat a second time. The house aspect secured a dominant victory by an innings and 19 runs.
With 81 wickets in 24 first-class video games at a powerful common of 19.61 and a strike fee of 39.4, Sangwan has already established himself as a dependable bowler. His three five-wicket hauls, together with finest figures of 6/33, additional spotlight his effectiveness.
Ravichandran Ashwin additionally analyzed Kohli’s strategy within the match, noting that the star batter gave the impression to be enjoying deliveries too shortly and wanted to regulate to the sport’s tempo.
Ravichandran Ashwin additionally praised Kohli’s followers, acknowledging their unwavering assist for the Indian cricket legend.