Former Aussie pacers praise http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Pattinson-c1653 – Cricket News Update
Following James Pattinson’s another devastating spell at the SCG, former Aussie pacers; http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Geoffrey-Francis-Lawson-c58815 have praised the youngster by claiming that the 21-year-old can spearhead the Kangaroos attack for many years to come.
Pattinson again proved to be the tormenter in chief for the visiting, Men In Blue as he claimed four key scalps to restrict their opponents to 191 in their first innings of the second Test at the SCG. It also included the all important breakthrough of Sachin Tendulkar, who failed to reach his hundredth ton.
In his short career so far, the Victorian pacer has swiftly shared the bulk of bowling burden for the national team after injuries to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MG-Johnson-c1945 and Patrick Cummins.
In the three Tests prior from the SCG bout, the seamer had accumulated a total of 20 wickets at an impeccable average of 15.20. It includes two five-wicket hauls, one which came in his debut Test against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754.
He has no shortage of admirers as evident by the overwhelming support he has garnished from his fellow teammates, along with many former Aussie legends. Fleming has also lauded the contributions of the 21-year-old and has great expectations from him as far as his long term future is concerned.
“I think Patto (Pattinson) is our chief asset, has a genuine bouncer, gets awkward lift at 191cm, and is fast. He is the most important member of the attack being just 21 and blessed with the physical attributes he has been given," the former Aussie quick was quoted as saying by the 'Daily Telegraph'.
Meanwhile, the former Pakistani coach, Lawson feels that the player has certainly taken his bowling to a whole new level.
"He (Pattinson) has found another gear, has even got up to that scary 150km/http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 coach.
After bundling the tourists, the Aussies ended the day on 116 for 3 despite losing three quick wickets in the final session on Day 1.
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