On Monday, the Indian left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem, who made his debut in the Ranchi Test against South Africa, said he was nervous for exactly three balls in his maiden Test appearance while acknowledging that he needs to improve his bowling action for better results.

Nadeem scalped two wickets on his debut at his home ground, sending back Temba Bavuma and Anrich Nortze during South Africa’s first innings which folded for 162 on Monday.

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After the stumps on Day 3, Nadeem said, “I was excited, and a bit emotional too, but then I concentrated on what I had to do in the game. I was nervous for the first three balls, especially during my run-up. My nerves settled during the fourth ball. It feels good to be rewarded for all the years of hard work, and getting to make my debut on my home ground was the most special feeling. (Getting the cap) It has a different value, that too on the home ground.”

Nadeem said he relished the experience of bowling alongside the seasoned duo of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

The debutant bowler further elaborated, “It’s fun. They can share their experiences, and what to do, and what not do. They are probably two of the best spinners in the world, and there’s so much to learn from everything they do. As a left-arm spinner, to get a batsman (Bavuma) stumped is one of the best wickets to get. As long as the ball is hard, it turns, but a softer ball doesn’t turn as much. There are some cracks on the surface, and that helps with the turn.”

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Team India declared their innings after posting a mammoth total of 497/9 declared. Currently, South Africa is following on at 132/8  at stumps on Day 3 as they were bundled out fie 162 in the first innings.