Services pacer Jayant Goyat's maiden five-wicket haul, in his 12th first-class match, has strengthened his belief in an India dream. The 21-year-old from Bhiwani, whose father was part of Haryana's Ranji Trophy squad during Kapil Dev's last season, discusses his journey from India Under-19 cricket, the challenges of bowling on Palam's flat surfaces and the support that keeps him going.
My father took me to cricket. He also played Ranji Trophy for Haryana. He was a fast bowler and was part of the squad during Kapil Dev's last season.
He is always happy and creates a good environment in the team. He doesn't get bogged down easily. Attitude is a very big thing, and that is what we look for in players.
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