After IPL Breakthrough, Fast Bowler Hinge Sets Sights on Test Cap
Nagpur fast bowler Praful Hinge, selected for India A's red-ball series against Australia A, is determined to turn his impressive IPL momentum into an eventual Test debut for India.
Fresh off an eye-catching campaign in the Indian Premier League, Vidarbha fast bowler Praful Hinge has shifted his focus to red-ball cricket as he pursues his dream of playing Test match cricket for India.
The 24-year-old Nagpur-born seamer earned a call-up to the India A squad for two crucial four-day fixtures against Australia A, marking a major milestone in his ascending career.
Hinge caught the attention of national selectors during the franchise T20 season, consistently generating uncomfortable bounce and moving the ball sharply through the air under high-pressure scenarios.
While white-ball cricket provided him with global exposure, Hinge views the traditional red-ball format as the true barometer of a fast bowler's skill and temperament.
The upcoming shadows series against Australia A presents a vital testing ground for young Indian seamers aiming to build a case for national selection.
Rather than relying purely on speed, Hinge emphasizes hitting aggressive lengths and probing the stump-to-stump channel to force errors from top-order batters.
A strong showing in the four-day matches against a formidable Australian setup could fast-track the young quick into India's long-term Test attack considerations.