SL v IND 2024: WATCH – “He is always in a hurry…,” Arshdeep Singh reveals unknown trait of his Indian teammate

India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.

Arshdeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi | BCCITeam India registered a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20I in Pallekele on Sunday (July 28) to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

After the series-clinching win, India's left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh revealed interesting trait about his teammate, Ravi Bishnoi. He said the leg-spinner is someone who has a very big heart and bowls with a lot of daredevilry in the shortest format.

Bishnoi delivered a match-winning spell against Sri Lanka in the second T20I, returning with the figures of 3 for 26 in his quota of four overs.

"Ravi Bishnoi has a very big heart and bowls with a lot of daredevilry. He's now getting rewards for it. Wherever he's got chances to play games, he has performed very well. Like, he was hit for runs in the first game, but came back strongly to end with a wicket," said Arshdeep in a video posted by the BCCI on social media platform X.

"In the second match, he's done really well. The hardwork he's put behind the scenes; he's getting reward for it. We have had a good relationship on and off the field. We have fun off the field and on the field performing at the peak of our powers is what we both aim to do," he added.

Bishnoi troubled the Sri Lankan batters, who are known for their exceptional game against spin. Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga were his victims.

"I am glad he said this very thing for me. Both of us are bowling very well, as you got to have a never-give-up attitude in sports. I have learnt a lot from being hit for a lot of runs. We share a very good bond - have that brotherhood. As a player, he's done remarkable things, as we all saw in the World Cup. Though I didn't get the hat-trick, I am happy that my performance helped the team win," the young leggie said.

Arshdeep then disclosed some unknown facts about Bishnoi. "One thing about Ravi which people don't know is that he is always in a hurry. He quickly eats his lunch, and once he gets done with it, he is in a hurry to get back to his hotel room. So, because of his nature to do everything in a hurry, he also took three wickets quickly (in second T20I)."

Ravi Bishnoi agreed with Arshdeep and stated that this has been a norm for him since childhood.

"Yes, that is why even my bowling run-up is fast. I have had this habit since childhood. Because of this, I get hungry quickly and then eat my food also quickly. I am trying to change this habit by stopping it, but haven't succeeded yet," Bishnoi remarked.

The dead-rubber third and final T20I between India and Sri Lanka will be held in Pallekele on Tuesday (July 30).

 
 

By Salman Anjum - 29 Jul, 2024

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