May 10th 2024.
Khaleel Ahmed, a pacer for the Delhi Capitals, is overjoyed to have been selected for the Indian reserve list for the 2024 T20 World Cup squad. His impressive performance in the ongoing IPL 2024, with 14 wickets in 12 matches, has earned him a well-deserved spot back in the national team after a long hiatus since 2019.
In a heartfelt conversation on the DC Podcast, Khaleel shared his journey of making a comeback to the Indian team and also gave his thoughts on the high-scoring matches in the current IPL season.
He expressed his intuition that something good was on the horizon during the past few months, and as the IPL progressed, his confidence grew. He realized he was bowling well and was able to take things one step at a time. When his name was announced for the reserve list, he was filled with joy and saw it as a step forward in his career.
Looking back at the challenging journey, Khaleel admitted that he missed the feeling of playing for his country every day since his last appearance in 2019. He would watch India play and imagine what he would have done if he was on the team. This constant battle in his mind motivated him to keep pushing forward.
Having represented India in 14 T20Is and taking 13 wickets with an economy of 8.82, Khaleel knows the difficulties of being a fast bowler. However, he made a conscious effort to participate in every domestic match after the 2023 IPL. He believes mental toughness is crucial in his path and that his love for cricket keeps him going day and night.
After the last IPL, Khaleel took only a week's break before embarking on this journey. He made sure to play in all the domestic matches, despite the physical challenges of being a fast bowler. He pushed himself mentally and has grown stronger because of it.
According to Khaleel, this is the perfect time for fast bowlers to shine, and he wants to be the King of the game. He believes that if a bowler can perform well in tough situations like those in the current IPL, they will be highly regarded.
Next, the Delhi Capitals will face the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. Khaleel is ready to give his best and continue to prove himself on the field.
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