Sai Kishore’s backing helped me stay patient, says debutant Deepesh

Sai Kishore’s backing helped me stay patient, says debutant Deepesh center Deepesh said Tamil Nadu had deliberately used the short ball against a Rajasthan batting line-up that was willing to take on the bouncer. S. PRASANNA VENKATESAN S. PRASANNA VENKATESAN https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/36lrb8/article71575999.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261012_171336.jpg JAIPUR The 18-year-old, who had bowled 18.5 overs without a wicket, claimed three wickets in his next eight deliveries to trigger Rajasthan’s collapse. Debutant pacer D. Deepesh on Monday credited Tamil Nadu captain Sai Kishore with helping him stay patient during his long wicketless spell against Rajasthan in the ongoing Ranji Trophy match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here.