I believe I have the patience and composure to play Test cricket: Yuzvendra Chahal

Royal Challengers Bangalore’s spin wizard, Yuzvendra Chahal, has been one of the best finds in Indian cricket. From having made his debut for RCB in 2014 to earning a national call-up in 2016 and taking 100 wickets in the IPL, Chahal has had an impressive career so far.

During an interview with Times of India, the bowler who recently turned 30 expressed his dream of representing India in the longest form of the game and believes he has the potential to play Test cricket.

"In the last 8 Ranji Trophy matches I have bagged 46 wickets. In those matches, I bowled 20 to 25 overs of spell. I never thought along the lines of red ball or white ball cricket. I just go and enjoy my game. Whatever opportunity comes my way, I love to grab it. I am ready for every opportunity," Chahal said.

Yuzvendra Chahal has had a good run in his first-class career. In 31 matches, he has picked up 84 wickets with the red ball.

"I have played ODIs and T20Is but when someone calls you a Test player, it is a different feeling all together. In ODIs and T20Is, you know that the batsman will hit you for boundaries

and sixes and you have to stop him by taking wickets or not allow him to go over the top. But in Tests, you have to get him out at any cost. That's the biggest challenge. Test cricket needs a lot of patience. I believe I have the patience and composure to play Test cricket," he added.

In his young international career thus far, the 30-year old has bagged 91 and 55 wickets in 52 ODIs and 42 T20Is respectively.

"I have played just one match in Australia (Melbourne ODI). But I have played a decent amount of cricket in New Zealand. I really liked to bowl in New Zealand because of the bouncy wickets. If you see my records in ODIs and T20Is, the overseas records are much better than India. I think I can do better on Australian tracks," he remarked.

[TOI inputs]