Rachin: I was nervous about my bowling

Rachin Ravindra

New Zealand's Indian-origin spinner Rachin Ravindra, who played a pivotal role in helping his side draw the first Test against India, said he was quite nervous about how the game would pan out as far as his bowling was concerned.

Ravindra, 22, in the company of Indian-born Ajaz Patel (2 off 23 balls), held a 91-ball vigil that yielded 18 runs for him to save the match for his side which was nine down in pursuit of 284 on the final day here.

"I remember my first Test match, I was really nervous, and my hands were shaking when I first got the ball. How was it for you?" Patel asked Ravindra while interviewing him for New Zealand team's Twitter handle.

Ravindra candidly admitted to having nerves of his own. "I felt a bit nervous bowling-wise. We were about four down in first innings when I was next, so definitely felt a few butterflies [that time], but I think after a few balls, I did what I do. Luckily, it ended up okay," said Wellington-based player.

Ravindra said he enjoyed playing in front of Indian fans. "Being able to play in India in front of crazy fans. Glad to have done that. My mum and dad have been such big influences on my career," said Ravindra.

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