'Bishnoi is a top-class bowler' - Varun Chakravarthy backs leg spinner despite lean form in England T20I series

The Indian team lost the third T20I against England which has set up the series for fans nicely. The Indian team failed to chase down the target of 172 runs at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, losing the game by 26 runs against the visitors who finally came out on top after two disappointing outings in Kolkata and Chennai, respectively.

Though it was the approach of the Indian batters that was questioned after the match there were some bowlers also faced criticism, one of them being 24-year-old wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi who had a terrible outing on the day. Bishnoi was smacked for 46 runs in his four overs in spite of getting the wicket of Harry Brook. Despite the failure Tamil Nadu mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy still backed the young and upcoming spinner saying that he will eventually make a comeback in the next game.

“Bishnoi is a top-class bowler, Last match I went for 38 runs. He bowled around 26 runs (27). So, it’s just this match or that match anyone can get hit. So, no one can be judged with just one match and he, I am sure I can write and give you he will make a great comeback in the next match," Chakravarthy said as quoted by News 18.

Also Read: 'Going to eat my ears for next two days' - Suryakumar Yadav reacts to Ravi Bishnoi's knock in Chepauk thriller against England

Bishnoi’s T20 record 

Speaking of Ravi Bishnoi’s record in the shortest format, the wrist spinner has played 40 T20Is for India where he has taken 57 wickets with best figures of 4/13 to his name which he achieved against Zimbabwe. He has an average of 20.08 and an economy of 7.35 in the format. 

His overall T20 record is impressive as well, playing a total of 146 matches with 172 wickets to his name averaging 23.05 and having an economy of 7.26. He is currently the ninth-highest wicket-taker in T20Is for India.