Will be a great learning experience to work with Rahul sir again, admits Krishnappa Gowtham

Will be a great learning experience to work with Rahul sir again, admits Krishnappa Gowtham

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Gowtham was earlier part of the CSK franchise in the IPL

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After being picked in the squad against Sri Lanka, Krishnappa Gowtham has admitted that it would be a great learning experience and opportunity to work with Rahul Dravid yet again. While calling his call-up dream come true, Gowtham credited his growth to the strong Karnataka set-up.

Krishnappa Gowtham was one of the six uncapped players picked by the selectors, for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka. Gowtham was earlier part of the Indian unit as a net-bowler during the home series against England after his impressive display for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy.Ā 

However, owing to his stint with the Indian team, the off-spinner has not played much domestic cricket this season before the IPL. Moeen Aliā€™s presence in the Chennai Super Kingsā€™ squad hindered his chances of making it to the playing XI. Despite that, the selectors have rewarded the off-spinner with a call-up in the shorter formats.Ā 

With Rahul Dravid set to coach the limited-overs team in Sri Lanka, the Karnataka all-rounder admitted that it would be a great learning experience for him to work the former Indian batsman yet again, after their stint together in the ā€˜Aā€™ team.Ā 

ā€œIf you have played India A, you are aware about how Rahul sir is as a coach and what he would expect from you as a player. So that gives you a better chance of preparing well for the tour when you have earlier played under him. It will be a great learning experience,ā€ Gowtham told PTI.Ā 

ā€œYou live a dream for years and now it has come true and you canā€™t be happier,ā€ Gowtham added.

Earlier this year, Gowtham, after being released from the then franchise Kings XI Punjab, was picked for a massive amount of money by the Chennai Super Kings. While he warmed the bench, Gowtham stated that he had no pressure going into the IPL.Ā 

ā€œI had no pressure going into the IPL. Absolutely not. In a tournament like IPL, you have to back yourself and not worry about the game. You play the game not the price tag,ā€ he said.

Gowtham is a part of the extensive list of players to have come out of the Karnataka cricketing circuit - alongside the likes of Manish Pandey, KL Rahul, Karun Nair and now Prasidh Krishna and Devdutt Padikkal. The off-spinner credited his rise and success to the ā€˜strongā€™ Karnataka unit.Ā 

ā€œIt really has helped that I have been a part of a very strong Karnataka unit. Itā€™s not just about strength but also the fact that itā€™s a very happy unit. We all enjoy each otherā€™s company which I have always looked forward to and itā€™s a privilege,ā€ he concluded.Ā 

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