Dream To Represent India Has Been Fulfilled: Avesh Khan

Mumbai: Madhya Pradesh pacer Avesh Khan, who played for Delhi Capitals in the IPL, got a national call-up for the T20 series against New Zealand on Wednesday and said that his dream to represent the country has been fulfilled.

“Every cricketer has a dream that he plays for his country and he works hard to turn this dream into a reality. My dream has been fulfilled now,” Avesh told PTI.

Avesh had 24 wickets in the IPL and has 100 first-class wickets, from 27 matches. The news came just after MP’s Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 match against Kerala.

Avesh said that his performance in the last domestic season and also in the Indian Premier League helped him to earn the national call-up.

The right-arm speedster credited former cricketers like Amay Khurasiya, Chandrakant Pandit, Devendra Bundela and Abbas Ali for spotting the talent in him and then guiding him throughout his career.

Recalling how Khan’s father Ashiq Khan gave wings to Avesh’ dreams, he said, “My son first got associated with Indore Colts Cricket Club. Then Amay Khurasiya spotted his talent and took him to his own academy. After that, he did not look back.”

His father also said that the moment Avesh landed in Indore after three months, they straight away drove to Khurasiya’s residence and sought his blessings.

As soon as Avesh came to his house, a plethora of his relatives and well-wishers had already come home to congratulate the rookie pacer.

The BCCI on Tuesday announced the team to play against New Zealand led by Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul as the vice-captain.

India’s three-match T20I series against New Zealand is scheduled to begin on November 17.

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