Kleinveldt relieved to take first Test wicket – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RK-Kleinveldt-c2334, spoke of his relief after claiming his first Test wicket following an uneventful debut in the opening clash at Brisbane.
Kleinveldt had an unforgettable time with the ball at Gabba, where he sent 21 wicketless overs, which included 12 no-balls. He conceded 97 runs in the game, and was hardly at his best in the field. That showing had thrown his Test future in considerable doubt, and no one, including himself, believed that he will make an appearance on the current tour.
However, an injury to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Vernon-Philander-c2753 just before the Adelaide game allowed him an immediate opportunity to make amends for his horror displays in the first Test. While his first innings showings were again somewhat below par, but he still managed to get his hand on a first Test scalp.
It came in the 99th over of the game after http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Thomas-George-Burrows-c93472erruptions didn’t last long, much to the relief of the bowler.
"I was very relieved after I saw my foot landed just behind the line. To get the first one under the belt was pretty good," he said. "There was a bit more pace in this wicket than in the Brisbane, and more carry. I enjoyed bowling on it," he said.
After getting the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Graham-Downton-c44379 Cowan.
"I was very nervous before my debut but I was a lore more relaxed this time. I had nothing to lose."
The player further said that his family would be proud of his achievement after failing to get a similar opportunity in their playing days due to the Apartheid system.
"They didn't have these opportunities," he said. "They're very proud of my achievements and support me all the way. It's nice for me just to go out there and represent them."
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