India‘s Kedar Jadhav is a part-time spinner who ends up bowling regularly whenever in the national team. His unusual bowling action and extremely slow pace make it a nightmare for batsmen to hit him.
Jadhav was at his best against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Wednesday as he bowled nine overs for 23 runs and picked up three wickets.
However, when asked if he works on his bowling, Jadhav revealed he tries not to bowl much in nets.
“Honestly, I just bowl a couple of overs before a match in practice sessions. I don’t try to bowl a lot in nets. I think if I try to become a bowler, then whatever I have I might lose it. That’s why I stay in limit,” Jadhav said in Dubai.
The absence of regular captain Virat Kohli has allowed the rest of the players a bit more breathing space, not only as batsmen but players. Jadhav said it is a good opportunity.
“When Virat is playing, he doesn’t get out. And we don’t get a chance to bat. When he is not in the team, we all get chances. Not just batting wise, but overall more opportunities.
“Since the time I have played, whenever we have won the top three have scored big. I have played 40 odd matches, I would have batted in 25 and out of that I would have batted 15 odd balls in 10 matches or so,” Jadhav explained.
ARTHUR UNHAPPY
Mohammad Amir has failed to pick up wickets.
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur said there was no excuse for such a performance.
“We batted outside our roles. It is not Imam’s role to be running down to Bhuvneshwar Kumar. It’s not Sarfraz’s role hitting over the top and getting out,” the coach said.
“We have got guys whose role is to do that. If Fakhar gets out playing that way, that’s ok because that’s what he needs to do. We were soft… 158 dot balls out for 258 faced is not good enough. We didn’t play well. No excuses for that.”
Left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has now gone four straight games without picking up a wicket. Arthur said it is a growing concern.
“Amir’s form is a concern. I had a good hard chat with him. I thought he came out and bowled well. He ran in well. He has been decelerating to the crease. Today he didn’t do that, there was a little more pace. But there is pressure on him.”
