Fidel Edwards wants consistency and top spot in bowling ranks – Cricket News Update
West Indian right-arm fast bowler, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Fidel-Henderson-Edwards-c57010, who was the leading wicket taker from the Caribbean squad in first Two Test matches played against India, is still not satisfied with his performance as the 29-year-old pacer wants consistency and added speed
in his bowling.
Edwards, who was part of Deccan Chargers, in the Indian Premier League 2009, was plagued by a knee injury in the Champions League Twenty20 tournament of that season.
After a long time, the pacer has made a roaring comeback in the Test series against India is still not satisfied with his performance.
While talking about form, Edwards said, “I don’t think I am back to my best. My pace has been up and down. I could bowl faster in my first spell.”
Team http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 won the first Test match played at Kingston while the 2nd Test match ended with a draw, at Bridgetown. The 3rd and last Test match is starting from tomorrow, July 6, 2011, at Roseau.
The Caribbean batsmen have not delivered satisfactory performances; however, the pacers have managed to bowl well against a strong Indian side.
Talking about his consistency, Edwards said, “I don’t think I have been consistent. I am not consistently putting the ball in the right areas but hopefully it will come together (in the final Test).”
All the Indian batsmen were found striving hard against Edwards. The bowler gave them a tough time with his pace, bounce and swing.
“I have been training hard to get my reverse swing going. It’s been working well for me,” Edwards added.
Edwards, who made his Test debut against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 squad. He has played 45 Test and took 135 wickets with a brilliant average of 37.54. He has 9 5-wicket hauls and 3 4-wicket ones.
Edwards also pointed out some names from the Indian squad who batted well against him.
“I think (Suresh) Raina has played me well. (Virat) Kohli has been fighting hard but he keeps getting good deliveries.”
Edwards, while concluding, said that he has been working hard in the practice sessions and wanted to get his name in the top bowlers for his side.
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