Ravi Bishnoi was named the player of the match on his T20I debut. The Indian leg-spinner picked two wickets, giving away 17 runs in his quota of four overs against the West Indies. After the match, which India won by six wickets, the 21-year-old said that receiving his cap from Yuzvendra Chahal was a special feeling. 

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Yuzvendra Chahal, who is India’s second-highest wicket taker in T20Is with 65 scalps against his name, gave Bishnoi his debut cap on Wednesday. The young leg-spinner bowled a brilliant opening spell to set up the Men in Blues’ win at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

On BCCI TV, talking to Chahal, Bishnoi said that his plan was to bowl on right line and length, the plan was not to give the batsmen much room. He dismissed Roston Chase and Rovman Powell to restrict the Windies to 157 runs. 

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“Everyone has a dream of playing for India. I was excited and nervous when I came to the practice, Rahul Dravid sir welcomed me. I enjoyed myself with my seniors during the practice sessions. I have to learn a lot and I will strive to do my best for the team,” Bishnoi said in an episode of ‘Chahal TV’.

Chasing 158, Rohit Sharma set the tone with a 19-ball 40 as Suryakumar Yadav finished the proceedings with a 34-run knock. 

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“When I was presented with my debut cap, I felt really good. I received the cap from Yuzvendra Chahal so it was more special. I got the opportunity so I tried my best to do well for the side. The planning was to bowl on right line and length, the plan was not to give the batters much room,” Bishnoi added.

The second T20I between the sides will be played at the same venue on Friday.