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XtraTime Web Desk: The first impression you have while watching Ravi Bishnoi’s bowling action reminds you of Afghanistan’s spin wizard Rashid Khan. The 20 year old Bishnoi, who was brought by Kings XI Punjab for 2 crore will look impress everyone in his maiden season in Indian Premier League in UAE. Hailing from Jodhpur in Rajasthan, Ravi Bishnoi is already taking giant strides in his short career so far. The highest wicket taker in the 2019 U19 World Cup held in South Africa, Ravi Bishnoi has all the potential to be the next big thing in Indian cricket. The talented spinner is a joy to watch in full flow. The youngster uses the conventional leg-spin rarely but effectively. His biggest strength is his ability to disguise a batsman with his googly. He also has a brilliant flipper, and can vary his pace smartly.

Bishnoi, who made his Twenty20 debut for Rajasthan during the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in February this year, has made rapid progress so far in his career. A string of good performances in domestic cricket earned him a place in India A squad for the Deodhar Trophy in 2019-20.

The teenage spinner will be the bowler to watch out for in this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2020). The highest wicket-taker of the U19 World Cup this year (17 wickets in 6 games including 4 wickets in the final against Bangladesh) will team up alongside the likes of Krishnappa Gowtham, Murugan Ashwin and Mujeeb ur Rahman in the Kings XI squad.
Under the guidance of Anil Kumble who is also the coach and mentor of Punjab, the youngster can only sharpen his skills. With Murugan Ashwin as the only other accomplished leg spinner, it will be a fight between the Ashwin and Bishnoi for a spot in the playing XI. Experienced Mujeeb ur Rahman looks very likely to be the other spinner in the playing XI for most matches on the spin friendly tracks of UAE.