'I never get satisfied': Gurnoor Brar opens up on his cricket journey after picking up six wickets in his first two international matches

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Gurnoor Brar takes three wickets again as India beat Afghanistan by 170 runs.
• The pacer credits the India A pathway and Ranji Trophy for his development.
• Brar reveals advice from Mohammed Siraj and learning at Gujarat Titans shaped his game.

Gurnoor Brar credits India A setup and domestic grind for his strong international start​

Gurnoor Brar has quickly made a name for himself with his pace and his ability to unsettle batters. Still, the tall right-arm seamer insists his rise is the product of years spent grinding through domestic cricket and the India A pathway, rather than any sudden discovery of talent.

The six-foot-five pacer was once again among India's standout performers, claiming three wickets in the second ODI against Afghanistan at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, a match India won comfortably by 170 runs.

It followed a similarly impressive showing in the rain-affected first ODI in Dharamshala, where he also picked up three wickets.

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The India A pathway that shaped Gurnoor Brar​

Brar was candid about how influential the India A system was in his development, describing it as a major stepping stone in his career. He explained that strong performances in the Ranji Trophy opened the door to India A selection, and eventually to tournaments like the Duleep Trophy and Irani Cup.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Brar was asked about his growing reputation as a bowler who consistently hits hard, awkward lengths.

"The same things that worked for me in domestic cricket, bowling fast, hitting hard lengths and swinging the ball, I tried to replicate at India A level as well," he told reporters.

"Preparation matters the most and whether I can repeat my processes consistently every day. Even in these two matches, I feel I can do better. I know I can bowl better than I did today, and hopefully I'll improve in the coming games. Performances in the Ranji Trophy can take you to India A, the Duleep Trophy and the Irani Cup. When I got the India A call-up, I was very happy."

Part of his growth came from rubbing shoulders with seasoned international cricketers. He specifically credited conversations with Mohammed Siraj during his time with India A, saying he spoke to the senior pacer extensively.

His time at Gujarat Titans helped him further, with figures like Ashish Nehra, Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Ishant Sharma all around him in the setup.

"The environment at Gujarat Titans helped me a lot. There are experienced people like Ashish Nehra sir, Siraj bhai, Prasidh bhai and Ishant Sharma. You learn so much from them," he said.

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Yorkers and the hunger to keep improving fuelled Gurnoor Brar​

Brar also spoke about the importance of death-bowling skills in the modern game, particularly the yorker, which he considers essential against power-hitters and a skill every fast bowler must continue refining.

"I think every fast bowler should work on yorkers. I also spend a lot of time on death bowling and improving my yorkers because they're very important, especially against quality hitters," he said.

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Despite his strong start in India colours, he made clear he is far from satisfied, saying he is pleased with his performances so far but wants to contribute even more for the team going forward.

"I never get satisfied. I'm happy that I performed well, but I want to do more for Team India. I want to keep improving and contributing," he signed off.

With his height, pace and growing skill at the death, Brar is already being seen as a potential option for India in South African conditions at the 2027 ODI World Cup, and on early evidence, he appears to be building his case the right way.

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