‘Bowl according to the batter’ – Naman Dhir reveals Ravindra Jadeja’s advice ahead of 3rd ODI

Live Update: “Bowling to the batsman” – Naman Dhir reveals Ravindra Jadeja’s tips ahead of the 3rd ODI. The young all-rounder reveals Jadeja’s simple plans to adjust his bowling strategy.

Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo Source: BCCI/X) Naman Dhir, the right-arm spin bowling all-rounder who got his maiden ODI call-up for the West Indies series, spoke to reporters on the eve of the third ODI in Mullanpur. India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, with the final taking place on Saturday, October 3, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

Dhir is preparing for a no-win clash after the hosts secured the series. Ravindra Jadeja, the experienced left-arm orthodox spinner and all-rounder, accompanied the young cricketer on his international debut. Dhir spoke about the mentorship he received and the practical advice that helped him develop his bowling craft.

“I have spoken to Jaddu bhai. He gave me simple bowling plans according to the batsman. For example, I can bowl offensively if I need to get wickets or if I need to keep the batsman in check then I can have simple lines to bowl to them.

I always think about batting no matter what game it is,” Dhir said in the pre-match press conference. In the second ODI, Dhir recorded figures of 0/38 in 6.1 overs as West Indies scored 405/7. The young all-rounder’s entry into international cricket came in a decent batting line-up and he was keen to develop his skills further.

Dhir explained how he plies Jadeja’s principles in his cricket, focusing on simplicity and flexibility rather than trying complex variations. “It was good that we won the game and were looking for a huge overall result. As far as bowling was concerned, I had a great strength in playing right-handed, so I used that.

I tried to play with simple plans and see how it would go and not try to do anything on my own,” he added. Also Read: “It will be a good total of 290-300” – Naman Dhir predicts the par score in the 3rd ODI at Mullanpur, his home ground. Dhir said that since joining the IPL, he has started working more on his bowling, especially in the Mumbai Indians camp where he was exposed to different game situations and bowling demands. This experience helped him understand the nuances of international cricket and the importance of maintaining a clear bowling strategy based on game situations and opposition batters.