Robin Uthappa content with his playing style – Cricket News Update
Indian opener, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Robin-Uthappa-c2356 stated that he is content with his playing style and does not feel the need to emulate the batting technique of any other player.
In a must win game of the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy, the 25-year-old rose to the occasion, and scored a match-winning ton, which helped http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-Blue-c794.
The explosive opener smashed 132 off 103, an innings which included 14 fours and 3 sixes, guiding his team to a mammoth total of 348. With such knocks, the player has shown his ability to match the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Sehwag-c2739; however, the concern for the player remains his lack of continuity.
In an earlier match, which the team lost to the Indian Reds, Uthappa managed to make a brisk half-century, and could have easily gone on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Thomas-George-Burrows-c93472o make a big score, however, like the course of his career, hasn’t been able to capitalize on good starts.
In order to cement a regular place in the national team, the right-hander has admitted that he needs to focus more, while also claiming that he backs his instincts most of the time.
"I am an instinctive player. When I feel like going for a shot, I back myself to do it,” he said. "Need to focus a little more and not give it away," he told Hindustan Times.
In doing so, he will arguably become more effective, as the player possess sound technique and a good range of stroke play to back him. After making his debut in 2006, the 25-year-old has only managed to play 38 ODI matches for his country. His highest score for the Men In Blue is 86, which does not do justice to his talent.
However, it was in the Challenger Series five years ago where the player made his name and with the final against the Indian Red to come, he will be looking to provide a notable contribution to the team.
At 25, the time is surely on his side and with confidence in his abilities; he can certainly prove his mettle on the International stage if given the opportunity.
"I have played cricket only one way all my life. It's better for me to continue playing the way I have been playing. If I play like (Rahul) Dravid or (S) Badrinath, I won't be very successful," said Uthappa.
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