Navdeep Saini Sets Sight On T20 World Cup Spot

Team India fast bowler Navdeep Saini had a terrific ODI debut when they defeated West Indies in the third and the final match of the series. The fast bowler from Delhi, who claimed two crucial wickets in the series decider, said he is eyeing a spot in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in Australia next year.

Saini burst onto the scene when he grabbed eyeballs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the last edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Soon after, Navdeep Saini earned a maiden national call in the T20Is. He had played five T20Is for India having made his debut in August against West Indies. The young pacer impressed in limited opportunities among all the top fast bowlers.

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Navdeep Saini eyeing a T20 World Cup spot

Speaking about his future goals, Navdeep Saini admitted that he is eyeing a spot in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, Saini will have to face tough competition for a place in the plane to Australia. However, the cricketer wants to prepare himself for every situation.

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“I try to be ready for every situation, whether bowling with the new ball or at the death. The goal will be to be a part of India’s T20 World Cup squad. But there is still some time to go. If I start thinking too much about the future, it will only put unnecessary pressure. It’ll be better if I prepare for one series at a time,” Saini said to Hindustan Times.

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Navdeep Saini bowled a brilliant second spell in the series-decider where he dismissed Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase, the latter with a sensational yorker. The 27-year-old attributed his ability to hit the right lengths to his first-class experience with Delhi.

“I want to be consistent with the new and old ball. If I can execute my plans of hitting the lengths at the start and getting the yorkers right in the end, it really won’t matter who my opponents are. If I’m mentally strong enough, then the match situation or opposition won’t be much of a problem,” Saini concluded.