LSG pacer Mohsin Khan during practice. LUCKNOW: Lucknow Super Giants left-arm spinner Mohsin Khan, who returned to the IPL after 14-15 months of injury rehabilitation, said he might return because of the inspiration of his mother, who died two months ago.“The long injury lay-off made me doubt myself, but my mother encouraged me throughout my recovery. When I was not available for competitive cricket and after surgery during my rehabilitation, many times I had negative thoughts,” he said.
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He thanked LSG physio Vaibhav Daga, coach Soham and bowling coach Bharat Arun for helping him regain his fitness and rhythm.“I also practiced with pacer Mohammed Shami at his farm in Amroha. He has arranged a good gym and a pitch at his farm. We discussed the nuances of bowling and told me about all the shortcomings,” explained Mohsin.
