Two Star India Batters Are Set To Take Up Part-Time Bowling Roles

India, 1-2 in the five-match T20I series, will square off against West Indies in IND vs WI 4th T20I in Florida, US on Saturday (August 12).

Fans might soon see two India star batters bowling at least one over in a match.

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IND vs WI 4th T20I: Indian cricket team's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey confirmed that 'new roles' may be assigned to two talented youngsters in the national squad. Speaking to media on the eve of India vs West Indies 4th T20 Intenational match in USA's Florida, Mhambrey said that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma could be assigned bowling roles too and fans might soon see them bowling at least one over in a match. India's U-19 stars Varma and Jaiswal made stellar debut for the national team against West Indies. While Varma showed his batting prowess in the middle-order in T20Is, Jaiswal impressed everyone in the top-order.

"When you have someone who can chip in, it is nice. I have seen Tilak and Yashasvi bowl since U19 days. They are capable of being good bowlers. They can work on it at this level. When you got options like these, it is nice to have them. We will see them bowl soon hopefully, we are working on it. It will take time. Soon, we will see them bowling an over at least," Paras told reporters ahead of IND vs WI 4th T20I, set to be played at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill.

India, 1-2 in the five-match T20I series, will square off against West Indies in IND vs WI 4th T20I in Florida, US on Saturday (August 12). India, in their previous match, defeated hosts West Indies by seven wickets in must-win match to keep the series alive. Hardik Pandya & Co, now have a chance to level the series 2-2.

Coach Mhambrey lauded pacer Mukesh Kumar for his performances in the tour. The 29-year-old announced himself on the highest level by making sensational debut for India across all formats. During India tour of West Indies, he played one Test match, three ODIs and T20Is each. 

"I am extremely happy with his (Mukesh's) progress. Not many guys get a chance to play all three formats on one tour. He is the second maybe. To do so is fantastic. His thought process and approach are fabulous. He is someone who should come here, play against tough opponents and wickets. I am happy with the character he has shown. We will have to be smart about his workload. He is a young kid, has played a lot of domestic cricket. There is a lot of quality," he added.