Faulkner looking to cement Ashes spot – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Faulkner-c1643, has asserted that he will be comfortable to bat at no.7 and contribute to the team’s cause in an all-round capacity.
The fiery Tasmanian was included in the 16-man squad, which will travel to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 in a bid to reclaim the Ashes, which has eluded the side over the past couple of years.
The left-armer’s stack rose following another fruitful season at the domestic level for Tasmania. He was again among the leading Sheffield Shield wicket-takers, bettering his contributions in the preceding two seasons (36 each) by claiming a total of 39 scalps. Apart from his bowling accolades, Faulkner showed all-round worth by notching up 444 runs, at an impressive average of above 34, which including a Match winning knock of 89 against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Queensland-c834.
His fine form, combined with a winning attitude, caught the eyes of the selectors, who then drafted him in the Ashes squad. With cloud hanging over http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558’s international future, especially in the longer version, Faulkner’s impressive form could be a blessing in disguise for the national side, which is in dire need of a player, who could provide the goods with both, bat and ball.
While his chances still remain remote, Faulkner says that he is ready to fill the all-round void, should the need arrive.
"I'd definitely be comfortable to bat at No.7," Faulkner said. "Whenever you can slot into an Australian team I think you're pretty happy to play wherever you can. It was a reasonably successful year last year with the bat for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Tasmania-c854. Hopefully I can make a few big scores, that's what I'm aiming to do at the moment."
The player further feels that the exposure of playing in different countries will work in his favour, when he eventually represents the national team in the longer version. The fast bowler is current in India, playing for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rajasthan-c837 Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League.
"I look at [the IPL] as a bit of an opportunity to progress my cricket on different grounds, different wickets, and in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 it doesn't get any harder. There's lots of positives you can take away from playing in different countries. You gain experience pretty fast."
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