http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Irfan-Pathan-c1601 terms his comeback a gift from God – Cricket News Update
Irfan Pathan, the 27-year-old cricketer from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gujarat-c787 suffered a back injury that nearly ended his career, but he hung in there, and fought his way back into
the international setup.
Irfan, who was axed from the Indian team prior to the injury, termed his return as a second chance and wants to make the most of it. The 27-year-old is enjoying every moment of the game.
He said, “I take it as a second innings, as a God's gift, blessings. Not many people come back after injury. I've been able to come back. God has given me a second chance to fulfil my dream. It's not just taking wickets, I'm enjoying every small, small moments
after waking up. Be it going with team in the bus, practising.”
The Gujarati lad, who donned the blue after a gap of two years in an ODI match against the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760, had a lot to endure during his injury. There was problem with his bowling action, which initially caused the back problem, and he had to alter his bowling
action.
Irfan is finally getting used to his new action and the swing in his bowling is returning. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Frederick-Sykes-c65697 Simmons, the former bowling coach of India and his bowling consultant T A Sekar for helping him through this difficult period and correcting
his action.
“After my back injury, I needed to change my action. I was twisting a lot. Then the change has come and I hope I keep getting better with more matches. I've worked really hard. Sekar sir has helped me a lot. Eric also helped me a lot,” said the pacer who
will be representing the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Delhi-c780 Dare Devils in the Indian Premier League season 5.
Irfan hopes that he will get to bowl a lot during the IPL for the DDR and this will help him get back to his optimum best.
Delhi Dare Devils will go up against the Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match of IPL5. The match will take place on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at KKR’s home ground, the Eden Gardens.
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