Parvez Rasool Not Happy To Replace Ravichandran Ashwin For England T20Is

Jan 24, 2017 at 10:14 AM

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Parvez Rasool Not Happy To Replace Ravichandran Ashwin For England T20Is

With Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja going really strong, the chances of any spinner breaking into the Indian team has become quite bleak. And Parvez Rasool should consider himself really lucky to get into the team after the Tamil Nadu ace was rested for the upcoming three-match T20 series against England.

However, the Kashmir off-spinner is not very happy to replace the Indian spin spearhead as he wanted to share the dressing room with Ashwin.

Speaking to the Press Trust of India, the off-spinner said:

“I had no clue that Ashwin has been rested for the series. Actually, when I got a call from the BCCI office, I thought this will be a first chance for me to share the dressing room with Ashwin. Seven days with a player of his calibre means I can learn a lot.”

“I was training with state team in Jammu for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. I got a call from BCCI office in the morning and now I am rushing to catch a flight to Delhi.”

The off-spinner also believes that spending time with former spinners Narendra Hirwani and Nikhil Chopra at the National Cricket Academy has helped him to become a better bowler. The 27-year old had a poor IPL last year where he could take only a solitary wicket in 4 outings but made amends for it with a good show in the recently-concluded Ranji Trophy by taking 38 wickets in 9 matches.

“This year before the Ranji Trophy, there was an NCA camp for spinners only. There I had sessions with Narendra Hirwani and Nikhil Chopra. I believe those 20 days at NCA were very fruitful. I dissected my own bowling.

“Because in IPL, you have to also play a restrictive role, I was pushing the ball faster through the air. Hirwani sir told me that moment you push it faster, the revs on the delivery would be lesser. Nikhil sir also told me to be a bit slower through the air and give the ball more air. The 38 wickets in the Ranji Trophy was a testimony to that,” he explained.

He also believes that a good bowling performance in the practice tie against England prior to the ODI series has played a key role in getting the call from the national team. He had taken three for 38 from his 10 overs as India A won the match by 6 wickets.

“It is very essential to perform consistently throughout the season but I believe there are certain matches where the selectors are keenly watching you. If you can perform there, your case becomes stronger. Two of my three wickets were Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler. Once you are getting wickets against an international side, you know can belong to this level,” said Rasool.

When asked about whether he was excited to share the dressing room with newly-appointed captain Virat Kohli, he said:“I don’t need to elaborate on Virat’s dedication. But the lasting memory that has stayed with me is his innings against KKR after getting stitches in his hand. He was in pain but he didn’t even flinch one bit. I saw him and felt that that’s what a world class cricketer means. Everyday with Virat is a learning experience.”

He will also get a chance to interact with legendary spinner Anil Kumble who is currently the head coach of the team.

Speaking about that, he said:

“I have not had too many interactions with Anil sir. This is an opportunity where I can learn a few things from him. Also, Virat’s presence in the side makes it easier for me as he has been my captain in the Royal Challengers Bangalore.”

A man of many first from Jammu and Kashmir, Rasool also had a word of advice for the budding cricketers.

“In Indian domestic scenario, it does not happen that you have performed and not been rewarded, whether it is A team, U-19 or senior team. It does not matter from which part of India you hail. Performance never goes unnoticed,”

he concluded.

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