Confident Vinay Kumar ready for challenges - Cricket News Update
The right-arm medium pacer, Vinay Kumar, is hoping to match the expectations of the selectors, who, despite his inconsistent start, have given him an extended run in the national team.
Since making his ODI debut against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zimbabwe-c3045 in 2010, the 28-year-old has featured in 20 games, grabbing 25 wickets at unimposing average of 32.88.
His only Test appearance, which came in the 3rd match on-tour Down Under at Perth, was highly ineffective as he ended the game with only one scalp. The fourth ball of his career was smashed for a straight six before he watched Aussie opener David
Warner clobber him, and his teammates, to complete the fastest Test century.
Kumar’s disastrous start to the longer version compelled critics to point fingers at his not so intimidating bowling style, however, the bowler, despite criticism, is keen on giving his best to the team. “I don't think much about what they say about me.
I try to give my best, be it batting, bowling or fielding," Vinay said.
With each passing day, Kumar has improved his stature in the ongoing limited over series - giving his team timely breakthroughs, using well-disguised varieties.
Indian outbound Bowling Coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Vinay-Kumar-c2237 is one of the hardest-working cricketers I have worked with. Vinay has surely brought some skill to his limited-overs cricket. He mixes the pace up well, he is not afraid of bowling the slower-ball
bouncer, and he seems a confident bowler who knows what he is doing.”
The medium pacer remains optimistic, and is eager to work hard for his place in the side, looking to reinvent himself every time he dons the Blue shirt.
It is interesting to note that Kumar's impressive performances have been on account of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 bowling first, whereas his figures while defending a target will be better indicators of his ability.
India will play their next match against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba on Sunday, February 19, 2012.
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