India's comeback man Yuzvendra Chahal pledges to control flow of runs and take wickets against New Zealand

Raipur, Nov 16: India's comeback man Yuzvendra Chahal is excited ahead of the three-T20I series against New Zealand, starting November 17. The wrist-spinner - who was ignored from India's T20 World Cup squad - has earned the India call-up in the home series and aims to make it special by winning it.

Chahal has been a force to reckon with for India in the white-ball format and has been a match-winner for the team. After getting included in the national side, the Haryana spinner claimed he'll once again aim to choke the flow of runs against the Blackcaps.

India Head Coach Rahul Dravid, T20 Captain Rohit Sharma first joint press conference: Key Highlights

Speaking to TimesofIndia.com the wrist-spinner said, "I am very excited (about making a T20I comeback). You always love being on the field and when the call came, I was so happy. Playing for India is a big thing and can't be expressed in words. So, I am really happy as well as excited to be back. I will do what I have been doing - controlling the flow of runs and taking many wickets for my team as possible. I will try my level best to win this series for my team. I am confident that we will win the series."

When asked about the excitement about playing under the leadership of new India captain Rohit Sharma, Chahal said, "I have played three series under Rohit bhaiya. I have known him for many years. I started my IPL career with Mumbai Indians and I got to spend a lot of time with him. I share a very good bond with him. The bond I share with Rohit bhaiya is similar to the one I have with Virat bhaiya."

India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I: Men in Blue welcome Rahul Dravid-Rohit Sharma era

Speaking about what is common and different between the two captains - Rohit and Virat, Chahal said, "The best and similar quality in Rohit and Virat is that they give freedom to the bowlers when they bowl. They always say - tujhe pata hai kya karna hai, jaake ball daal usko (you know what you have to do, bowl accordingly to the batsman). I don't think there would be any change. Virat and Rohit as captains are the same. They both back youngsters and give us freedom," Chahal added further.