‘Not an ordinary Ranji Trophy bowler’: R Ashwin praises Himanshu Sangwan for Dismissing Virat Kohli

Ashwin praised Himanshu for dismissing Kohli in Ranji Trophy

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is amazed by Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan, who dismissed Virat Kohli on his comeback to Ranji Trophy after more than a decade. Ashwin feels that the delivery that dismissed Kohli was an exceptional one. Also, he placed the 29-year-old pacer in a different category from ordinary Ranji Trophr bowlers.

“Himanshu Sangwan delivered a phenomenal ball. He is not an ordinary Ranji Trophy bowler. He is a tested performer. He is a gold-dust performer. He bowled an exceptional delivery. There was a gap between pad and bat, it was a class delivery. The ball deserved a wicket,” said Ashwin on his YouTube show ‘Ash ki Baat’.

“I saw him (Virat Kohli) batting. His bat was coming down a little faster. Sometimes, you have to adjust to the speed. When you face 140-145kmph bowlers regularly, you need to adjust to the pace. Time in the middle, nothing can beat it,” the 38-year-old added.

Kohli will now be seen in action again as India takes the challenge to face England in the three-match ODI series at home, starting February 6. The ODI series is also going to help both teams prepare for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.