http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Duncan-Andrew-Gwynne-Fletcher-c54742 – Cricket News Update
Having scored five centuries within the past six months, the veteran Indian batsman, Rahul Dravid, has been enjoying golden form these days and has credited his good run to the tips given by the new coach, Duncan Fletcher.
After Gary Kirsten’s departure following India’s World Cup glory, BCCI appointed Fletcher as the head of Indian team after extensive deliberations. His appointment came under intense criticism when http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028 and men performed horribly on the recent
England tour – Fletcher’s first major task after taking over the charge.
While most of Indian batting stalwarts displayed an ordinary show in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013, Dravid demonstrated a wonderful performance and lashed three tons during the trip.
He perpetuated his amazing touch to the home series and steered http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 on the first day of the clash at Eden Gardens.
After slamming his 36th ton in the 5-day version of the sport, Dravid attributed his astonishing form to the coach, and said that Fletcher’s tips proved to be very useful for him.
"I worked with Duncan (Fletcher) a little bit. He has suggested a few things which are helping. He can read the game quite well. It's good to have him around. He suggested a couple of things which are helping," Dravid said at the day end media conference
in Kolkata.
By smashing a superb 119-run-knock in the ongoing match, Dravid has now become the highest run-getter in 2011 - 952 in 19 innings.
Aiming not to rest on his laurels, the seasoned campaigner expressed that he wants to make the most of his ongoing good patch, adding that he is feeling very comfortable at the moment.
"I'm in good space with my game and mentally as well. I am really trying to make it count and let it last as long as I can. I had been through a tough time. But I feel good. Even in the nets, I feel quite relaxed. Just want to make it count till it lasts,"
added the 38-year-old right-hander who is playing his 159th Test and has piled up almost 13000 runs.
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