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Ashwin Achal

Vidwath Kaverappa’s uncomplicated ‘top of off’ mantra works a treat

Vidwath Kaverappa Karnataka Cheteshwar Pujara Mohammed Shami MURALI KUMAR K Prasidh Krishna V Vyshak Bengaluru Duleep Trophy the Duleep Trophy
A captain’s dream: Kaverappa can bowl on off-stump or just outside off all day, while keeping the perfect length. As a result, the slip cordon can remain packed, improving the side’s wicket-taking chances. | Photo credit: Murali Kumar K
Up for the fight: Kaverappa says he welcomes challenging situations because he likes ‘to take on the heavy load and create big moments’. | Photo credit: Murali Kumar K

After ripping through North Zone with a five-for in the Duleep Trophy semifinal at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru recently, Vidwath Kaverappa was asked to explain the secret to his success.

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