Murali Vijay’s presence at the top of the order for India should relieve skipper Virat Kohli to a massive extent. Vijay has proven himself to be an extremely reliable opener, with great performances across all parts of the globe. Vijay, who currently is recovering from an injury, is eager to strike form against the visiting South Africans.
“I am feeling much better and have even begun batting,” Vijay told TOI. “If the ball is not in my hitting zone, I have learnt how to leave it. In any form of the game, you have to possess watertight technique since the bowlers are always looking to get you out – so shot selection becomes important,” Vijay said.
The elegant Indian opener also spoke about his batting technique. “When the bowler is about to deliver the ball I ensure my concentration level is at its peak. I work hard to achieve that. Once I reach the non-striker’s end, I look to enjoy my partner’s batting and then switch back when my strike comes in again,” said Vijay.
The right hander also said that he owed his batting success to his coach G. Jayakumar. “I have been working with him since I was 20. We have literally grown together as individuals, I have a deep connect with him. I share everything with him, he is like my elder brother,” Vijay said. He doesn’t have a specific training schedule ahead of a match. “I don’t do anything particular. I like to be in a space where I am happy. It could mean listening to music etc,” said Vijay.