Doug Bollinger to not sledge Kevin Pietersen in Ashes
Australian pace bowler Doug Bollinger has said that he will not speak much to English middle-order batsman, Kevin Pietersen while he is at the crease in the Ashes this year. Bollinger, who is currently
recovering from a stomach muscle injury, is usually a talker and tries to get under the skin of the batsmen by not resisting the temptation of having a word or two.
Bollinger’s injury may keep him out of the first Test but if he recovers sufficiently, he should be selected despite not having practiced since playing in the first Test match against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 that had started
on 1 October. Bollinger is one short of 50 Test match wickets at an average of less than 24 and is one of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746’s leading hopes to provide them with some early breakthroughs.
Speaking to AAP, Bollinger said, "I don't think I will say much to Kevin Pietersen because I think that's what he likes. I think I might put him off his game by not saying anything and let his ego get him
out."
Pietersen's seen as being something of a weak link, or at least an inconsistent one in the English side and goading him might be an option for the Aussies to try and crack him.
However, Bollinger did say that the rest of the English side may not escape so lightly. He said that if he were to play in that first Test match at Brisbane, things could get heated up. He said, "I tend to
say a lot of things when I get angry and get a bit upset and a bit hot and flustered, but we're playing for the Ashes,"
Bollinger said that he had always dreamt of being a part of the Ashes and he will do everything to back his team. He added, "It's a massive thing. It's something I've always wanted to be part of my whole
life and I'm sure it is for everyone else. So if one of the guys gets into a contest I'm going to be right behind them as a team should be."
Australia host England in the five Test match series starting from November 25.
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