Watch: Avesh Khan engages crowd at Chinnaswamy during Duleep Trophy

Indian fast bowler Avesh Khan found himself in a playful interaction with the lively crowd at M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B in Bengaluru. The star-studded clash drew a large audience on day three, especially since it was a Saturday, which brought a noticeable increase in attendance. The Chinnaswamy crowd, being loyal Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans, quickly began to fill the stadium with their signature RCB chants.

Avesh Khan joins the RCB chant fun

With the atmosphere electric and the chants of "RCB-RCB" echoing around the ground, Avesh Khan, who was fielding near the boundary, was a good sport. Instead of ignoring the crowd, he playfully encouraged the fans to get even louder. In a video that quickly went viral, Avesh can be seen gesturing to the crowd, urging them to ramp up their cheers even more, showing his chilled-out demeanor in the face of the teasing chants. His lighthearted response only fueled the fans further, creating a fun and engaging moment during the match.

RCB fans teasing Avesh Khan for his Helmet Celebration

They are shouting continuously RCB RCB and boo 😭😭😭#CricketTwitter #rcb pic.twitter.com/j1WoajBcDh

— Riseup Pant (@riseup_pant17) September 7, 2024

India A faces tough competition from India B

On the cricketing front, Avesh Khan had a solid performance for India A. In the first innings, he managed to pick up two crucial wickets while conceding 59 runs, as India B put up a total of 321 runs. On day three, India A could only muster 231 runs, falling short and conceding a 90-run lead to India B. India B capitalized on this lead, with Rishabh Pant contributing a quickfire 61 off 47 balls, while Sarfaraz Khan added a valuable 46 off 36 balls. Avesh picked up another wicket in the third innings, dismissing Sarfaraz and trying to keep his side in the game.

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Avesh Khan’s last appearance for India came in a match against Zimbabwe in Harare on July 10, 2024. With his recent performances, Avesh could be in line for a recall to India’s Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh, starting September 19. With reports suggesting that Jasprit Bumrah might be rested for the series, the selectors are keen on introducing fresh faces into the pace attack. Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh are strong contenders to be included in the squad, adding variety and depth to India’s fast bowling options.