Raj Limbani’s in-swingers in the Under-19 World Cup surprised everyone. In the final, Limbani was India’s best bowler, taking three wickets for 38 runs. The Indian pacer picked up the wickets of Sam Konstas, Ryan Hicks, and Charlie Anderson. While this was not enough for India to win the final, the pacer really impressed everyone with his performance.
Most of Limbani’s 11 wickets came from in-swingers, but the bowler’s coach, Digvijay Singh Rathwa, revealed a shocking fact after the semi-final. He said that the 19-year-old had never had a natural in-swinger and that he worked on it to master it. He said that Limbani’s strength had always been his outswinger. When Irfan Pathan suggested that the Indian pacer work on his in-swingers to be more unpredictable, both Rathwa and Limbani agreed.
Rathwa explained how he worked with Raj Limbani for eight months to help him learn a new skill. He said:
“We started it in May. For the first 40 days, he bowled from his crease without any run-up. Then for the next 60, he bowled from five paces. It took time because in the meantime, he was playing Cooch Behar Trophy and Vinoo Mankad Trophy, then the U-19 challengers as well. Before the Asia Cup, he started bowling from his full run-up. He was glad that without losing pace, he had learned a new art and I was relieved as a coach as well”
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Raj Limbani reportedly has a net worth of approximately ₹2 Crore. The Indian bowler has acquired wealth through professional contracts, endorsements, and investments. While his net worth is already very high for a 19-year-old, his worth is set to get boosted even further in 2024. While Limbani went unsold in the 2024 IPL auction, the bowler’s impressive performances at the Under-19 World Cup will surely get him a hefty contract next season.
Limbani’s coach also revealed how Irfan Pathan helped the pacer before the tournament started. Rathwa said Irfan Pathan spent a week with Limbani to give him tips before the World Cup kicked off.
Rathwa said:
“Irfan bhai said he has got potential and a good head on his shoulders and with a little bit of guidance, he can become a good end product in a couple of years. Before going to the World Cup, Irfan bhai spent a week with him. He gave him tips on how to bowl in South African conditions, and the importance of hitting a good length there”.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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