‘Satisfied’ Murali Vijay keen to do well in ODIs

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http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/satisfied-murali-vijay-keen-to-do-well-in-odis/99/ “I am really happy considering how important the start was for us in these conditions. After the first match we sat together as a team and spoke about it. We said we cannot give away early wickets because it puts pressure on the middle-order,†Vijay told BCCI.TV. “I felt Ajinkya and I did really well to bat the way we did in the first 10 overs because the ball was doing a bit. I could have got a big one but that is a part of the game. I am satisfied with my performance as in the end the team won.†Vijay had scored just one off nine deliveries in the first ODI, which was his comeback match. To be honest, no. I played only nine balls in the first ODI but I could feel that my feet were moving really well and I was seeing the ball well. I didn’t want to change anything after one game. “I had to believe in my ability and just focus on backing myself to execute the plan that we went in as a team. I knew there is nothing wrong with my batting. It was just the shot selection issue that came in the picture again. “Today( on Sunday) I just wanted to take some time in the middle because wickets like these tend to act a bit funny. You feel like you are in but one good ball can suddenly get you out,†said Vijay, who made his ODI debut against South Africa at Ahmedabad in 2010. “In the first 10 overs I hit a couple of good shots but the ball went straight to the fielder. That’s when I got the sense that things are probably not going my way. So, I decided that rather than pushing for it and doing something different, I should just wait for it,†Vijay said. “Both Ajinkya and I were rotating the strike well and there was no need to do anything fancy. I felt that the wicket was easing up a bit after the first 10 overs and I thought if I could stay in till the 25th over, I can compensate for the initially low strike-rate,†he added. I always enjoy hitting sixes. After my wrist injury when I could not hold the bat with my natural grip, I had to make a few tweaks so that I don’t aggravate the injury. Because of that I felt like I had lost my range. It was really frustrating and irritating. “But I went through that grind and now after the rehabs and with time I am again feeling good about my wrist and getting that range for big shots back. The Test success helped me get a lot of confidence in terms of my fitness. Now I am getting the whip off my bat I used to get earlier.†“We both have a positive intent within us. We had some good partnerships in the Test matches in Australia and we have been playing together for a while now. So, I do know his game a little better and he does mine. With us it is very simple.We just back each other, communicate properly, especially with running between the wickets and just take it one plan at a time.â€

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watching the first 15 overs I thought Rahane and Vijay did the right thing and played the % in the first 6-7 overs. The new ball early in the morning was swinging around and Zim did bowl well upfront. The problem is post seeing off the new ball they just went into their shell and were overcautious. 10 overs they were like 38. By 20 overs they should have touched 90 plus as they had seen off the threat and the ball was not doing much. Its all ok i guess v Zim as Indian bowlers appear to have their measure. But against Aus and Sa you cant score so slowly. You have to risk it and up the tempo.

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watching the first 15 overs I thought Rahane and Vijay did the right thing and played the % in the first 6-7 overs. The new ball early in the morning was swinging around and Zim did bowl well upfront. The problem is post seeing off the new ball they just went into their shell and were overcautious. 10 overs they were like 38. By 20 overs they should have touched 90 plus as they had seen off the threat and the ball was not doing much. Its all ok i guess v Zim as Indian bowlers appear to have their measure. But against Aus and Sa you cant score so slowly. You have to risk it and up the tempo.

If India were Playing SA and upped the tempo on this wicket they would be all out for 120.