IPL 2021: ‘Now my dream is fulfilled’ – Avesh Khan elated on dismissing MS Dhoni


IPL 2021: ‘Now my dream is fulfilled’ – Avesh Khan elated on dismissing MS Dhoni

Avesh Khan

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) got off to a poor start in the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This time it was the bowling department which let them down as Delhi Capitals (DC) registered a thumping seven wicket win. The openers Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw notched up brilliant half centuries as DC chased down the total of 189 with 9 balls to spare.

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At one point CSK seemed to be well on their way for a big total, but MS Dhoni‘s wicket put a brake on their ambitions. Returning to competitive cricket after over 100 days, Dhoni was dismissed for a duck. Young bowler Avesh Khan, who sent the CSK skipper packing hailed the wicket as a dream come true.

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“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,” said Avesh in an official Delhi Capitals release.

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“Quite happy with my performance in our first match,” Avesh Khan

Avesh Khan
Avesh Khan

It was surprising to see Avesh in the starting XI for the Capitals ahead of the experienced campaigners in Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma. But the rookie pacer didn’t disappoint as he returned with two prized wickets in the game. Avesh is overjoyed by his performance in the first game and is keen on continuing the good work.

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,” said Avesh.

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 Capitals boast of an intimidating pace battery and Avesh shares that there is great competition among speedsters. DC put up a strong show without their frontline pacers and it is testimony of the great bench strength they posses.

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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.

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