Was planning to impress national selectors through IPL, rues Ravi Bishnoi

When Kings XI Punjab purchased Ravi Bishnoi for 2 crores in the IPL auction, the young leggie was still an unknown entity, but he made the purchase look like a bargain, three months later, with his outrageous performances in the U19 World Cup in South Africa. The 19-year-old took the whole tournament by storm and ended as the highest wicket-taker with 17 wickets in just 6 games and almost single-handedly delivered India the title in the final. 

Family commitments meant that the young leg spinner had to miss an NCA training camp in mid-March, and to his dismay, the Covid-19 outbreak also meant that his franchise KXIP had to call-off their pre-tournament camp. The leggie expressed his disappointment over the situation and revealed that he was looking forward to spending time with his idol Anil Kumble, who is now the coach of KXIP.

"I was looking forward to speaking with Anil sir and learning the tricks of the trade from him. I hope that the IPL happens and I get to interact with him.”

While continuing to stay fit and healthy has come off as a challenge for cricketers during the ongoing lockdown where outdoor activities are barred, Bishnoi revealed that he maintains his fitness by working out in his terrace and following a plan devised for him by the Rajasthan Cricket Association's (RCA) physio and trainer.