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Bench Warming or Action in the middle
by Christy on Dec 30, 2006 08:53 AM

I think it is a right move. It is clear that Pathan is not gonna get any action in the 3rd test. There is a domestic match coming up for Baroda,which presents an opportunity for Pathan to bowl in the middle.Any person who has played cricket at any level would agree that bowling in the middle is the "real deal". Talks about this move denting Pathan's confidence is misplaced.Bowlers should have an inbuilt temperament to bounce back from adversities.A bowler may get hit for 2 consecutive sixes but he should have the belief that he can come back because he has another 4 deliveries to go in his over. In a similar way,Pathan should take this in his stride,look at the years ahead of him and win his place back in the team.He doesn't have to look further than Zaheer Khan for inspiration.If he doesn't have the "bounce backability", maybe he doesn't deserve to be a bowler in the highest level

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