Zeeshan Ansari credits IPL and India A exposure for leg-spin growth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Zeeshan Ansari, playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, reflects on his journey after a six-year hiatus from red-ball cricket. His return to form began with a call-up to the India A squad, although it included challenges, such as conceding 76 runs in his first innings in Galle. Ansari views this experience as a learning opportunity, emphasizing the need for mastery over variations and practice with the red ball. He credits the UP T20 League for revitalizing his career, particularly after winning the Purple Cap with 24 wickets. At 26, he remains hopeful for further opportunities with his state team as selectors monitor his progress.
- •Zeeshan Ansari is 26 years old and plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- •He struggled during his India A debut, giving away 76 runs in Galle.
- •His breakthrough came with the UP T20 League, where he won the Purple Cap.
- •He emphasizes the importance of practice and understanding bowling variations.
- •Selectors are reportedly tracking Ansari's performance closely.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Zeeshan Ansari: 'India A and IPL exposure has made me a better leg-spinner'
"After years in the wilderness, Zeeshan Ansari's IPL and India A exposure has helped the leg-spinner understand his craft better, with the UP T20 league providing the breakthrough that revived his career.
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