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Guwahati, Oct 19 (CRICKETNMORE):<\/strong>  India's left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has his eyes on making the 2019 cricket World Cup squad and wants to impress the team management in the series against the West Indies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"It's a good preparation for me for the World Cup. I want to take as many wickets as I can in the ODIs leading up to the World Cup. It will also boost my confidence and I will be under less pressure, if I am picked for the World Cup," Khaleel said ahead of India's first ODI against West Indies here on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Khaleel made his debut during India's victorious Asia Cup campaign in Dubai.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

India's World Cup campaign begins on June 5 next year against South Africa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I think I became a better bowler with his (Zaheer's) advice," the 20-year-old from Rajasthan's Tonk said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Khaleel was with the Delhi Daredevils where Zaheer Khan is the mentor.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I have spent a lot of time with Zaheer bhai during my two-year stint at the Delhi Daredevils. We played in different conditions during IPL and he always kept discussing on how to bowl on different surfaces," he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Khaleel also recalled how nervous he was before his debut against Hong Kong, in which he returned an impressive 3\/48.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I was very nervous (for my debut) as my first tournament happened to be a big tournament like the Asia Cup. There was pressure. But after doing well on debut, I felt I could go further," Khaleel said after the net session at Assam Cricket Association's Barsapra Stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Khaleel lauded his seniors in the team, saying they never treated him as a newcomer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I never have a feel that I'm a junior in the side. Seniors support me well. Everyone keeps talking to me and boost my confidence," he said of the good camaraderie in the side, he said.
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