Being part of India team is a life-changing moment: Saini
PTI, Feb 17, 2020, 7:30 PM IST
Wellington: Fast bowler Navdeep Saini said representing India was a life-changing moment for him and he would look to continue his dream of playing at the highest level after getting a maiden Test call-up for the two-match series against New Zealand.
The 27-year-old, who has claimed 18 wickets in the limited-over matches he has played so far, was included in India’s Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against New Zealand.
“I am happy with whatever level I have been able to reach. It’s everyone’s dream to reach this level. It was my dream as well, which has now been fulfilled. I want to carry this further,” Saini told senior pacer Mohammed Shami in a video posted on BCCI.TV.
“When I was selected for the Indian team, it was like a dream come true for me. I started playing at a local level, and then I moved on to Ranji. From there, to become a part of the Indian national team, it was a life-changing moment for me.”
Asked how he is helping the budding cricketers, Saini, who made his India debut during the T20I series against the West Indies last year, said: “I help all the budding cricketers in the academy. I have helped a few kids with cricket equipment, spikes, or financial aid. I have seen how important all of these things are for a young cricketer.”
The first Test against New Zealand begins here on February 21.
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