India debutant Ravi Bishnoi picked up two wickets in the first T20I match against West Indies in Kolkata on Wednesday (February 16). He was named Player-of-the-Match for his bowling figures of 2-17 in four overs.
Speaking on his bowling performance and debut for Team India, Bishnoi, in a chat with teammate and fellow leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, revealed how head coach Rahul Dravid's "welcome" helped him settle down when he was nervous after joining the Indian dressing room.
"Everyone has a dream of playing for India. I was excited and nervous when I came to the practice as there are so many seniors but I felt really good when Rahul (Dravid) sir welcomed me. I enjoyed myself with my seniors during the practice sessions. I have to learn a lot and I will strive to do my best for the team," Bishnoi said in the episode of 'Chahal TV'.
Bishnoi picked up both the wickets, Roston Chase and Rovman Powell in the same over. He had received his debut cap from Chahal and it made him feel special.
"When I was presented with my debut cap, I felt really good. I received the cap from Yuzvendra Chahal so it was more special. I got the opportunity so I tried my best to do well for the side. The planning was to bowl on right line and length, the plan was not to give the batters much room," he added.
Sharing the video on Twitter, BCCI wrote, "From nerve & verve to a dream #TeamIndia debut! In his maiden Chahal TV appearance, @bishnoi0056 shares his emotions with @yuzi_chahal after India's win in the st @Paytm #INDvWI T20I."
India defeated West Indies in the first T20I by 6 wickets with seven balls left. Suryakumar Yadav and Venkatesh Iyer stitched unbeaten 48-run partnership for the fifth wicket as India chased down the target of 158 runs.
Earlier, skipper Rohit Sharma scored 40 off 19 balls in the run-chase before getting out to Chase.
