Ranji Trophy: Sandeep Warrier drawing inspiration from Unadkat for India comeback, feels his bowling is at its finest

Ever since he moved to Tamil Nadu in 2020 from Kerala, Sandeep Warrier has been the chief of the bowling assault. After doing his job with the ball on Friday, the pacer may need hoped to chill his heels off on day two.

Little would he have anticipated to return out to bat as early because the second session of the day with the workforce in serious trouble. Fortunately, the pacer had ready for such a state of affairs and performed an important function in serving to his facet take a slender lead. 

“I have been working on my batting for a while, and before the tournament, I worked closely with Vijay Shankar in Baroda. I am happy it came off today,” mentioned Warrier about his knock.

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The former Kerala speedster additional defined, “After not getting picked for IPL in 2022, I worked for a few months on my batting in Chennai. But last year, I was with Mumbai Indians and had to focus on my primary skill. So, after the Vijay Hazare Trophy, I wanted to make some changes. Previously, I just focussed on trying to score runs. But this time, Vijay worked on my technique to get into the right positions first, which helped today. With Mohammed at the other end, I just needed to stay.”

After making his worldwide debut in T20s in 2021, Warrier has been unable to get again into the nationwide set-up. At 32, it’s straightforward to be seen as previous your prime, particularly for a quick bowler, however Warrier stays hopeful.

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“I want to win the Ranji Trophy this year because only then will you be noticed. Taking 25-30 wickets every season doesn’t help me or the team. I am inspired by how Jaydev Unadkat got back after doing well for Saurashtra and helping them win the title. Age doesn’t matter if you are fit enough and bowling with pace.” 

On his bowling, Warrier mentioned, “I feel I am at my best since the Vijay Hazare Trophy. At the same time, I am trying to be more consistent in a particular line and reduce the errors. I am also working on some things, like moving the ball from a slightly fuller length than just from a back of a length, which is my strength. I have been working with L. Balaji and T. Natarajan, which has helped me physically and mentally.”