Avesh Khan was the star of the show for India as his four-wicket spell helped the Men in Blue beat South Africa by 82 runs, and level the series 2-2.
Avesh Khan had managed to pick up only two wickets before the fourth T20I against South Africa on Friday and he was under pressure to deliver, which the youngster did as he helped the Men in Blue restrict the visitors to 89 runs, thereby sealing an 82-run win.
After going wicketless in the first three games, Khan put in a memorable performance at the SCA Stadium in Rajkot as he picked up a four-wicket haul which sealed India's triumph.
After the match, he also dedicated the best bowling figures of his short career so far to his father, on his birthday.
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Speaking after the match, Avesh Khan acknowledged that there was indeed pressure on him, but Team India head coach and the management kept their faith in him.
"Yes, there was pressure on me. I had zero wickets in three games but Rahul sir and the team management gave me another opportunity today and I ended up picking four wickets. It's also my papa's birthday, so it's a gift for him too," he said.
He continued, "The team hasn't changed over four games, so credit to Rahul (Dravid) sir. He gives chances to everybody and intends to give them a long enough run."
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The 25-year-old further continued, "He doesn't drop a player after one or two bad performances because you cannot judge a player on the basis of one or two games. Everyone is getting enough matches to prove themselves."
Only six games old in international cricket, the fast bowler from Indore is way down in the pecking order and is getting his chances since the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami are not part of the series.
Asked about his chances to make the T20 World Cup squad, he said: "Selection is not in my control. I just want to give my 100 percent every game I get to play for India. I don't want to have any regrets over the effort I put in my performances."
With inputs from PTI
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