http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RS-Bopara-c2373 eyes long stint in the England Team – Cricket News Update
England middle-order batsman, Ravi Bopara, feels that now is a perfect opportunity for him to stake a permanent claim in the England lineup following the absence of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Eoin-Joseph-Gerard-Morgan-c56032.
While Pietersen was rested by the management following a hectic summer, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Morgan-c77707 was ruled out of the One Day series due to a shoulder injury, which has troubled the batsman for over a year.
This has created an opening in the batting line-up and with a number of talented players at the Poms' disposal, Bopara finds himself in the race for a permanent spot on the squad.
"It's a great chance to make it into the first XI and then perform and cement a place in the side,” he said.
"It's a great chance, with guys resting and a few injuries about. There is a great opportunity to cement my place, and take it game by game," he added.
The player also expressed his condolences for Morgan, who has been a great asset for the national team over the past, possessing the natural ability of winning games on his own, with a wide range of shots.
Bopara however, also feels that the time is right to step up and grab the opportunity with open arms.
Selectors have shown their faith in the 26-year-old, who has performed on and off for England as a potent all-rounder.
With his all-round ability, Bopara can live up to the billing but would need to go step by step to succeed at the top level.
His average of 34 in the longer format of the cricket, along with 28 in the 50-over format, does not truly justify the talent of the player.
His temperament has always come under question, but he, among all will be the first one to admit that he must remain patient and motivated, as chances will fall for him soon.
In the ongoing series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, the player has shown glimpses of his talent with an unbeaten 31 in the T20 encounter, followed by a crucial 24-run knock at the Rose Bowl.
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