coffee_rules Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Don't think bowlers let team down in CT: Amit Mishra NEW DELHI: Indian leg spinner Amit Mishra on Sunday rejected skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's criticism of the team's bowling in the Champions Amit Mishra Trophy, saying the bowlers did not make any mistake and credit should be given to rival batsmen. Don't think bowlers let team down in CT: Amit Mishra 4 October 2009, 05:45pm IST NEW DELHI: Indian leg spinner Amit Mishra on Sunday rejected skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's criticism of the team's bowling in the Champions Amit Mishra Trophy, saying the bowlers did not make any mistake and credit should be given to rival batsmen. "That's his (Dhoni) personal opinion," Mishra said. Even though the Indian bowlers cut a sorry figure against Pakistan and even in the washed out match against Australia, Mishra felt credit should go to the rival batsmen. "Bowling to the likes of Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey is not an easy task. I don't think our bowlers committed any mistakes. We should give credit to opposition batsmen for playing so well," he said. India were knocked out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage itself after a loss to Pakistan, an abandoned match against Australia and a consolation win over the West Indies and Dhoni had blamed it on poor bowling and fielding. Looking back at India's listless campaign in the Champions Trophy, Mishra said the format of the tournament was also to be blamed for India's early exit. "This tournament did not have scope for a team to make a comeback. We lost to Pakistan and the wash-out against Australia all but ended our hopes. I hope the ICC takes note of this while conducting future tournaments," he said. Asked about his game, Mishra said he was developing carrom ball delivery of his own, with inputs from Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis, who has mastered it. "I am working on developing a carrom ball. I have been observing Mendis, who has invented this delivery. I also spoke to him on it during the tri-series in Sri Lanka last month. "Narendra Hirwani has been helping me improve my bowling for the past three-four years. I am also taking Anil Kumble's help to improve my top spin and add variations to my googly. I am also working out two different types of flippers," he said. Besides, Mishra said he was also working hard to improve his batting. "Dhoni has advised me to concentrate a bit more on my batting and I am working hard at the nest to become a reliable number eight or nine batsman," he said. On the upcoming One-day series against Australia later this month, Mishra said India would bank on home advantage to get better of the world champions. "We will benefit from the home conditions and if we execute our plans well, then we might even win by a big margin," he said. Mishra stressed on the need to have more Test matches. "You ask any cricketer, his first preference would be Test cricket. That's why I don't think there is any threat to this format. But we should play more Test matches which is not happening right now," he said.
cowboysfan Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 i reject everything he said(although he bowled well).this has been a awesome tournament.
zubinpepsi Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 I think Mishra shud jus stick to bowling in that way he wont come across as an idiot..
falconhawk Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Is he nuts? India's main bowler Nehra I can't believe it. We rely on these type of bowlers. Bowlers are keeping making other teams score 300 runs. vs Pakistan and then Australia was also gonna make more than 300 total. India bowling sucks. Just accept it and work on it. This is the line-up I like: Zaheer Khan Nehra (at least he's better than the current bowlers) Irfan Pathan Ishant Sharma/Balaji Harbhajan Singh Yusuf Pathan/Amit Mishra as they slow down the strike rate and Yuvraj Singh can bowl a few overs too
Dinx - the Jinx Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Heartening to know thhat Mishy is learning a new trick or two from rivals.. I like the attitude. Will serve him good.
Andy Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Misra is a gud bowler!! But he sud concentrate on his bowling only!! He talks crap!!
vvvslaxman Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 yup they should stop giving personal opinions and leave that job to captain. You offend someone or the other when you make comments. Either captain or players depending upon whose side you take.
Sachinism Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 These Delhi players talk too much. If someone hits a bowler one ball, then its forgiveable, if it happens again, its still forgiveable and you can give props to the batsman. But if it happens over and over again, you have to question the bowling?
Guest Shivani Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 NEW DELHI: Indian leg spinner Amit Mishra on Sunday rejected skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's criticism of the team's bowling in the Champions Amit Mishra Trophy, saying the bowlers did not make any mistake and credit should be given to rival batsmen. "That's his (Dhoni) personal opinion," Mishra said. i'm so sure p.ojha is coming into the team after dhoni reads... :giggle:
yoda Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 If he is talking about his own bowling, which was decent, I agree. Not sure why he needs to defend the likes of Ishant. Leave that to the captain or others.
Cricketics Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Team India is back in town with no more cricket until late october with Australia. Media needs to spice up some new things and hence this crap. Mishra and Sehwag have a similar attitude when talking to the media.. It's just that one is a great batsman, and the other is an upcoming bowler.
beetle Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Why the hell is he contradicting his captain?That too in the media.He should mind his bowling and leave the rest to the captain and management.
Master Blaster Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 He's just expressing himself.. Nothing more than a media hype.
Lord Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 talk about digging ur own grave.but hes not entirely wrong either
Jai Ho Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 He's just expressing himself.. Nothing more than a media hype. :cantstop:
DomainK Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 This is another guy who needs a zip on his mouth.
chetan0304 Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 I blame our bowlers. Mishra? who? not that much to talk about this issue even Dhoni admitted this
saneindian Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 LOL masala story from Indian media. I watched the interview on ESPN sportscenter. Mishra never said "Its dhoni's personal opinion". What he said was "Some bowlers did struggle in adjusting their lengths and this being such a short tournament, there was no chance of a comeback. The washout also didnt help us in anyway". 95% of what is written in the article is BS. He never said any such thing. Hail the m*r*ns in Indian media.
champ Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 what if mishra says this and tries to defend bowlers and self but we fans are not fools to listen to him.. bowling needs attention.. u cant deny that..
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