Jayant Goyat achieved his first five-wicket haul during his 12th first-class appearance on a flat pitch at the Air Force Complex Ground in Palam. The performance helped Services mount a fightback against Delhi while reinforcing the 21-year-old's long-term goal of playing for the national side. A former India Under-19 representative from Haryana's Bhiwani district, he balances his sporting ambitions with service in the Air Force. Services head coach Lieutenant Colonel AP Singh commended Goyat's discipline as the team continues to actively groom him for the next level.
Key points
Jayant Goyat is following in the footsteps of his father, who played in Haryana's Ranji T…: Jayant Goyat is following in the footsteps of his father, who played in Haryana's Ranji Trophy squad alongside Kapil Dev.
The batting all-rounder models his approach after Jacques Kallis while benefiting from co…: The batting all-rounder models his approach after Jacques Kallis while benefiting from continuous guidance from his father and Services coaches.
Services coaching leadership is intentionally grooming the young fast bowler to compete a…: Services coaching leadership is intentionally grooming the young fast bowler to compete at higher tiers of professional cricket.
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NEW DELHI: "Desh ke liye khelne ke liye jigra chahiye hota hai (It takes guts to play for the country)," Jayant Goyat told this reporter on the sidelines of Day 2 of the ongoing
Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Services at the Air Force Complex Ground in Palam.
The conversation revolved around the challenges of bowling on a Palam pitch, where conditions are often either flat or favour spin, and how a 21-year-old fast bowler keeps his India ambition alive while operating in such conditions.
On Day 3, Goyat registered his maiden five-wicket haul in his 12th first-class appearance for Services. His early breakthroughs on Wednesday helped Services fight back in the game.
"It is a very good feeling. It is my first fifer. The wicket is slow and flat, so I had to put in extra effort. I did that and got the results," he told reporters.
It was a double delight for the six-foot-four-inch-tall pacer, who hails from Haryana's Bhiwani district. The 21-year-old, who joined the Air Force through the Agniveer scheme, has received an extension after…
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