yeah, Gun bowler to have. If ever he has to be termed unlucky, it should be not because that he did not find the edges, but because he was termed an ODI bowler and brought into the test team so late, especially considering India's pace bowling stocks.
Well, it's what it looked like to me. Not particularly arsed about it either way.
Yep, I've seen him bowl for RCB plenty and I know he can bowl faster than he is currently. A bit bizarre to see a 24 yr old bowling at his pace. I've been a huge advocate of bringing him in to the test side for a very long time, its a bit strange to see that hes bowling in the mid-late 70s at the moment but it might just be a case of bowling within himself to get the most out of these conditions and he might actually bowl a bit quicker if the conditions demanded it.
Bowled this pace against the West Indies as well. Usually does bowl a fraction quicker in limited overs cricket though.
I did notice that, though only caught glimpses of that series. My understanding was that those pitches were also extremely favorable bowling conditions and his biggest test will obviously come when he plays in not so helpful bowling conditions. Would be interested in seeing what kind of pace and swing hes able to generate.
Problem is we are over reliant on PK AT this stage.
Not necessarily a minnow basher, but he's not a bowler that is made for these conditions. One suspects he might go better at Edgbaston and the Oval, but he's a much better bowler on faster/bouncier wickets. I am not sold on him whatsoever, I think his current skill set make him suited to a limited number of pitches, most of which aren't seen on a regular basis in international cricket.
Laws of fizzics say hi.
