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From Kumble imitation to 100 FC matches: Gopal's journey
Summary
- Shreyas Gopal played his 100th first-class cricket match recently.
- He idolized Anil Kumble and imitated his bowling action as a child.
- Gopal has taken 305 wickets and scored 4133 runs in his FC career.
Leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal celebrates 100 first-class matches, inspired by Anil Kumble. Read about his journey, stats, and IPL moments.
Leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal recently marked a significant achievement in his 13-year domestic career by playing his 100th first-class match. This milestone was reached during the Duleep Trophy final. Gopal revealed that as a child, he imitated the bowling action of Indian leg-spin legend Anil Kumble, a habit that continued until he was 16 or 17.
The journey to 100 first-class games is special for Gopal, who initially only dreamed of playing and securing a spot in the Ranji Trophy. He has dedicated considerable effort to his bowling, particularly for red-ball cricket, aiming to prove that leg-spinners can be successful. Gopal has taken 305 wickets and scored 4133 runs in these matches, including six centuries, often performing crucial innings under pressure.
His career highlights include dismissing Virat Kohli three times in the IPL and cherishing interactions with MS Dhoni. Gopal also fondly recalls winning two Ranji Trophies with Karnataka, particularly his hat-trick in his debut Irani Trophy match, which came to mind as he walked onto the field for his 100th game.
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