The emergence of Vidwath Kaverappa and Vyshak Vijaykumar within the 2021-22 season and the resurrection of V Koushik’s profession final yr augurs properly for Karnataka cricket. Final season, they held fort, particularly within the absence of the crew’s bowling mainstay, Prasidh Krishna.
Within the Duleep Trophy, which concluded on Sunday, the trio fashioned the fulcrum of the tempo assault for champions South Zone, claiming 28 wickets amongst them, 16 of which got here within the title conflict in opposition to West Zone.
What makes these three bowlers a formidable strike pressure is the range they provide. Vidwath possesses the flexibility to bowl with mild tempo and preserve correct lengths which places strain on the batters. His upright seam place helps the ball transfer within the air or off the pitch, making it difficult for the batters to select line and size. Add to this his talent to arrange batters, and he is an efficient bundle.
Outlining his bowling mantra, the 24-year-old, who has 49 wickets in 12 first-class matches defined, “Since I haven’t got the specific tempo, I’ve to hunt different methods to get any form of buy from the wicket. That’s one thing I’ve learnt by watching bowlers like Dale Steyn and Mohammed Shami.”
Dwelling on Shami, he added, “Of late, I’ve seen loads of Shami’s bowling and seen how good his seam presentation is and what the ball does in white-ball cricket. So, why not do it with the red-ball with a outstanding seam? I have been making an attempt to do it.”
Vyshak’s energy lies in his capacity to bowl sharp deliveries and within the hall simply outdoors off stump. Sharp bouncers and tempo are his different belongings.
The 26-year-old, who has typically struggled with consistency and health, is chiselling the tough edges and believes the IPL stint with Royal Challengers Bangalore has helped.
“I had the most important learnings of my profession within the IPL as a result of I received to spend so much of time with the seniors and so they have taught me be match-ready. Extra importantly, I learnt get well after a recreation,” Vyshak identified.
Koushik is the extra mature and skilled among the many three with a greater understanding of his position. His wicket-taking talent, capacity to maneuver the ball each methods and consistency maintain him in good stead.
Typically branded a white-ball specialist, the 30-year-old has proved to be an all-format participant. As soon as thought of ‘overaged’ for the Karnataka setup and discarded from the probables, Koushik stated his love for the game and the eagerness to study are what maintain him going.
“I simply get pleasure from taking part in cricket. I’m mentally prepared every time I’m referred to as as much as play. I’ve additionally labored on enhancing my talent previously yr. My inventory ball at all times was once the ball which goes out; now, I’ve been engaged on the one coming in,” stated the engineering graduate, who gave up a company job to pursue cricket.
The threesome has additionally been picked within the South Zone crew for the Deodhar Trophy limited-overs competitors which begins in Puducherry subsequent week.
With the likes of Vidhyadhar Patil, M Venkatesh and Dhanush Gowda within the queue, the time is correct for Karnataka to benefit from the meeting line of pacers at their disposal once more.
TRIO IN DULEEP TROPHY
Vidwath Kaverappa
Matches: 2
Wkts: 15
Finest in a match: 8/104
Eco: 2.46
Vyshak Vijaykumar
Matches: 2
Wkts: 9
Finest in a match: 6/102
Eco: 3.08
V Koushik
Matches: 1
Wkts: 5
Finest in a match: 5/62
Financial system: 1.77
