Harshal became 'Man of the Match', said - I was not sure I would get it, KL Rahul deserved it

Harshal Patel did wonders while making his international debut for the Indian cricket team in Ranchi T20. It is a big deal to get the man of the match award while bowling brilliantly against a strong team like New Zealand in the very first match. Harshal became the third Indian bowler to receive the honor in his debut match. After the match, while talking with partner Yuzvendra Chahal, he said that he would not have thought that he would get this award.

Harshal said, "It took so much time to debut that I am not sad about this. Whatever time I got during this time, I learned everything very well which is helping me by coming here. Couldn't have wanted a better debut. I didn't do anything different, did what I have been doing in IPL. Even though I am playing for India, it won't change my skills. My bowling skills will remain the same. "

"We bowled according to the player-wise decision in the team meeting and adapted according to the situation. I tried to bowl a yorker in the match which hit the batsman on the head. I understood that the ball was so wet. If it will not happen like this, then I decided to bowl a slower ball.

Harshal further said, "I did not think about the man of the match but after the end of the match one thing came to my mind. When we see the scoreboard and see the names of three bowlers, I wish that my name should be on the top. But it came and it happened. Didn't expect a man of the match at all. Because I honestly feel that KL should have been the man of the match. Because it was an amazing inning as he played in tough conditions. "