Zaheer confident of doing well against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 – Cricket News Update
Despite losing the first two Test matches, Indian pace spearhead, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Z-Khan-c98379 says that his team is in confident mood going into the third five-day game against Australia at Perth.
The left-armer has been impressive in his comeback series so far, after being sidelined for 5-months following an ankle surgery, where he is the leading wicket-taker for his side with 10 wickets from the opening two encounters.
He took crucial 7 scalps in the Boxing Day clash while had grabbed three early breakthroughs in the SCG Test before http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978 and Co took the game away from the Men In Blue.
Criticism of failing to match expectations have troubled the Indian group where many have questioned the underperformance of the tourists star studded, but ageing, batting line up.
Zaheer however, feels that his side his keen to move on from the disappointments and are quietly confident in their abilities to stage a comeback in the Test series.
"We are focused and quietly confident. It's not the first time we are in the tough situation. We are confident about doing well," Zaheer said.
"Melbourne has been fantastic and we put pressure on the team. Sydney we thought there was a lot of difference between the first day and the second day. Considering all that we have put in a good effort," he added.
Their next destination is Perth, which is among one of the fastest wickets in world cricket. The Indians last played at the venue in 2008 and emerged winners by 72 runs, courtesy of strong bowling display by pacers http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RP-Singh-c87028.
While the left-armer did not play in that match, he is looking forward the challenge of bowling on the lively WACA pitch when the third Test match starts from the 13th of January.
"I am glad I have passed the Sydney hurdle. I am excited about playing on the Perth wicket," he said.
The player also was quizzed about http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Tendulkar-c2556’s impending hundredth ton where he claimed that his side his simply hoping that the Little Master remains among the notable scorers in the coming battle against the Kangaroos.
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