Published: Feb 11, 2024, 12:28 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 11, 2024, 12:28 PM (IST)
U19 WC2024: Naman Tiwari, a rising star on India’s U19 cricket squad, has a tall goal: to deliver the fastest ball ever seen in the sport. At barely 18 years old, the left-arm pacer finds inspiration in viewing footage of renowned fast bowlers while attentively studying the advice of India’s speed phenom, Jasprit Bumrah.
Naman Tiwari has emerged as a star performer in the 2017 U19 World Cup, capturing the attention of cricket fans with his excellent on-field abilities. Nama has 10 wickets in five matches for the team, with an outstanding average of 17.50.
His road to becoming a bowling force is driven by the vital instruction he received from Bumrah during their meetings at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).
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“Bumrah is a source of inspiration for us,” Tiwari told PTI Bhasha after a practice session at Willowmoore Park Stadium. “I watch his bowling videos frequently. I met him numerous times at the NCA and spoke with him extensively about bowler attitude and talents.
“He explained a number of things to me, which were helpful. He taught me how to bowl precise yorkers, and I worked hard [on that element] after his coaching. I need to work hard to add more aggressiveness to my bowling.”
Naman Tiwari, from Lucknow, has established himself as a formidable danger to opposition batsmen in the U19 World Cup, demonstrating his command of yorkers and releasing exceptional speed deliveries. His outstanding performance in the competition included an impressive four-wicket haul against Ireland.
As Naman prepares for the highly anticipated title showdown against Australia, he is motivated to perform to his utmost capacity and contribute to India’s success.
“I try to learn something from each bowler I like. I attempt to comprehend and learn from his videos. “I really like Shoaib Akhtar’s speed, Dale Steyn’s swing, and Mitchell Starc’s aggression,” Naman said when asked about his fast bowling inspirations.
He wants to be a devastating fast bowler and play Test cricket for India.”One day, I hope to bowl the fastest ball in the world. I also want to play in the World Cup with the senior team. But, for the time being, I must prioritize performance. “I want to constantly improve my game because the challenges will be even greater in the future, and I will need to prepare my foundation to face them,” he stated.
