Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI: Indian spinner
Yuzvendra Chahal
is slowly getting back to his regular routine. Chahal, who is currently in his Gurugram residence in Haryana, gets up early in the morning and goes to a nearby ground, places cricket stumps and starts bowling.
The 30-year-old is back to some sort of training after over three-and-a-half months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So, he prefers bowling four to five overs and then does his regular exercise. He is increasing the number of overs he bowls in a day after every two or three days to get into the groove.
“I’m doing my regular training and gym work at home. A few days ago I went for my first practice at a nearby ground. I really wanted to hit the ground as it has been more than three months. I bowled only four or five overs. I want to get into the groove as soon as possible. I am glad that IPL is starting,”
Chahal
told Timesofindia.com in an exclusive interview.
“I think what we (Indian cricketers) are short on the most is stamina, as we all have been at home for more than three months. When you go under the sun and play, it is challenging. Because your body is not used to that right now. It may take about two weeks for a player to get into the groove.” Chahal said.
Apart from regular practice and exercise, Chahal is also in touch with the Indian team’s fielding coach R Sridhar.
“I am in touch with my trainers and coaches. They have chalked out so