Strong domestic show will pave my way back to Team India: Avesh Khan
It’s been two years since Avesh Khan was last seen in India colours but the injury-ravaged pacer, who could regularly strike at over 140kph early in his career, remains determined for a comeback, hoping to catch the selectors’ attention with strong Ranji Trophy performances this season.
Avesh endured an underwhelming run in the Indian Premier League for Lucknow Super Giants this season.
Currently representing Chambal Ghariyal in the Madhya Pradesh T20 League, the 29-year-old missed the domestic season last year after undergoing knee surgery following the 2025 IPL. Back to full fitness now, he is keen to play the full domestic season and help his team, Madhya Pradesh, win the Ranji Trophy.
“Last year, I had surgery after the IPL, so unfortunately, I couldn’t play the entire domestic season and went straight into the IPL. This year, I am trying to play the full domestic season,” Avesh told PTI in an interview.
“I want to play red-ball cricket. I want to win the Ranji Trophy for my team and my goal is to return to the Indian team, and that will only be possible if I perform well in domestic cricket. I need to take wickets and win matches for my team. That is my main objective,” he added.
Avesh said he wants to focus on strength and conditioning while carefully managing his workload to ensure an injury-free domestic season.
“...I will play both white-ball and red-ball cricket, especially the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Ranji Trophy. My approach is not to think too far ahead. I just think that when Vijay Hazare comes around, I need to help my team win, make my team champions and become the highest wicket-taker. That is my aim,” said the bowler.
