Bleed-Blue Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 They could be twins. They amble up off a small run, keep the seam upright, use the wrist, swing the ball each way, were born in Meerut, play for Uttar Pradesh, love bowling in England, and are handy batsmen lower down the order. Except Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the calmer, more subdued, version of Praveen Kumar. On a day that Bhuvneshwar kept India in the Test with 4 for 46 in 23 testing overs, he acknowledged Praveen's contribution to his success. The last time India came to England, Praveen was India's most effective bowler on a horror tour. It was only natural that before embarking on this journey, Bhuvneshwar gave Praveen a call, who is sidelined now for what seems forever. "Praveen Kumar is my idol and I have watched him a lot," Bhuvneshwar said. "I had a talk with him before I came here. He is like a big brother for me, and we play together for the same team. He still helps me with my bowling." Praveen would only have reinforced Bhuvneshwar's basics: bowl at the stumps, bowl full, let the pitch and the atmosphere in England take full effect. With assistance from the other two quicks and despite a wicketkeeping slip letting Gary Ballance score a hundred, India put together a quite excellent day in the field: bowling with discipline, moving the ball, not letting England get away. When asked if this was the best bowling day with spinners not involved in it that he had been part of, Bhuvneshwar responded in affirmative. "The wicket became a bit easier for batsmen after the first session," Bhuvneshwar said. "We bowled in the right areas and kept them quiet. We did well to keep Ballance quiet, even his hundred was not an easy one. We didn't give any easy runs." The jury might still be out on which of the Kumars is a better bowler, but Bhuvneshwar has already shown better batting technique and temperament than Praveen. With two fifties in the first Test and 36 important runs here, Bhuvneshwar is leading not only India's bowling but batting averages too. "I have been enjoying batting in England," Bhuvneshwar said. "The partnership with Ajinkya was really satisfying. The ball was moving around, and we were in a bad situation, had lost seven wickets. So, from that point of view, it was a good effort and I think a better effort than in the first Test."
Texan Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Praveen also should have been in the squad. He would have relished bowling at Lords.
maniac Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Hope pks advice didn't include to ask Bhuvan to bowl at 115 k :nervous:
undisputed chap Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 A trundler thanking another trundler :facepalm: 9 wkts so far in 2 innings. :finger:
BlueBee Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 9 wkts so far in 2 innings. :finger: Wickets don't make you a Phaast bowler.
beetle Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Bhuvi is a sweet and humble guy.He has always acknowledged PK's help .He is also smart enough to know what to learn from someone and what not to....:--D
beetle Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Wickets don't make you a Phaast bowler. True...wickets don't turn on the freaking all important speed gun!!!
Lord Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Wickets don't make you a Phaast bowler. better to have a wicket taker than a phaast boiler :beee:
Roshanrocks Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 A trundler thanking another trundler :facepalm: Why not?
puneet28 Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Bhuvi is a sweet and humble guy.He has always acknowledged PK's help .He is also smart enough to know what to learn from someone and what not to....:--D This One.
CSK Fan Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Make PK the bowling coach. Can also punch Ishant if he doesn't take wickets
Midfielder Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Parveen is a good bowler. If he some anger issues he should be helped not discarded.
virufan Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 A trundler thanking another trundler :facepalm: Its okay man, a trundler without wickets is bad. What is the problem if the trundler takes wickets and wins matches for us?
Vilander Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Similar bowlers, PK was a bit faster ...BK bowls around Jadejas pace but its alright as he takes lots of wickets and bats better than Rohit sharma.
CSK Fan Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Similar bowlers' date=' PK was a bit faster ...BK bowls around Jadejas pace but its alright as he takes lots of wickets and bats better than Rohit sharma.[/quote'] Really, I thought PK used to bowl around 110
maniac Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Pk was a tundler extraordinaire ....did well for some one bowling at 110 ks.....I will take bhuvis 120k bowling over pk anyday as long as he is picking up wickets.....also Bhuvi seems already much more mature cricketer than pk ever was.
Lord Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 PK was a hothead but a smart bowler for his limitations.
Bleed-Blue Posted July 19, 2014 Author Posted July 19, 2014 PK batting was more fun to watch than Bhuvi's even though Bhuvi is a better batsmen
Vilander Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Really' date=' I thought PK used to bowl around 110[/quote'] Potato potado..pff.
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