Binny: Need Better Bowling Effort For India Comeback
Oct 27, 2014, 11:12 IST
Lahli: Stuart Binny made his international debut earlier this year at the age of 29 and the allrounders' first two outings for India - against New Zealand and Sri Lanka - were rather forgettable. But his 6 for 4 against Bangladesh at Dhaka - the best bowling figures by an Indian in ODIs - propelled Binny into the limelight and riding on this performance and his ability to swing the ball, the Karnataka player made his Test debut in England during the summer. And after three Tests under his belt and being on the fringes of the ODI team, it seemed the limelight is fast fading.
However, at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal stadium in Lahli, the swing bowler made a strong statement playing in the Duleep Trophy semi-final against East Zone taking seven wickets for South Zone. He used the favourable conditions well and put up a performance worth noticing, similar to what he did at Dhaka. And with the World Cup so near and an overseas tour beckoning, Binny feels that he will have to churn out more such performances to get back into the national team.
"For me every performance is importance at this point of time. Wherever I play, whether it is at Lahli or an India A match against Sri Lanka. It is important for me to perform with both bat and ball. For me as far as I look at it, I need to also deliver with the ball to get back into the national side. It (Lahli) was an important performance, because there are a few series coming up, so it is crucial for me to do well," Binny told gocricket.com.
Talking about the 2015 World Cup and his prospect of making the cut, Binny admitted that it will be tough, but was also hopeful because it is in Australia and he will get a lot of assistance on seaming tracks.
"I don't want to look too ahead at this moment; I want to take it one game at a time. Definitely that (World Cup) was the goal I set in the beginning of the year. Especially it is abroad and the wickets will suit me more than it did in India. But as I said, I am taking it game by game and as a challenge and hopefully I will be able to put up a good fight," asserted Binny.
Binny won't be part of the Duleep Trophy final against Central Zone as he will will be playing for India A against Sri Lanka in Mumbai in a 50-over practice match. This could be the last chance for the allrounder to impress the selectors and he believes his learning from the England tour will help him here.
"When I came into this game (Duleep Trophy) I though I will work on pitching the ball in good areas and keep it simple, something I wanted to try after coming back from England. I worked on my inswing and I got three-four wickets bowling the inswinger. I believe small things like this can really help me and while playing for India A as, I am hoping to do the same."
"I won't say I am a better bowler skillfully after England tour. It is more of a mental set-up when you play Test cricket. It is about bowling in good areas for longer period of time than two-three good overs. I should aim to be an outswing bowler who can bring the ball in; a bouncer between, these things I observed on the tour," stated Binny.
Talking about improvements in his game, Binny aims to be a complete cricketer and said that is something which can only be achieved with practice. "I think both aspects of my game – batting and bowling - I need to work on. I don't think I am a complete cricketer; Yes I have played Test cricket but there is a lot to learn still. I mean everyday I go out to learn something new, whether I play Duleep Trophy or for India.
"I think it is important that I keep learning and have the will to learn. Practice makes you perfect and how you practice in nets and what approach you have in practice will determine what you can carry into the game," added the allrounder.
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However, at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal stadium in Lahli, the swing bowler made a strong statement playing in the Duleep Trophy semi-final against East Zone taking seven wickets for South Zone. He used the favourable conditions well and put up a performance worth noticing, similar to what he did at Dhaka. And with the World Cup so near and an overseas tour beckoning, Binny feels that he will have to churn out more such performances to get back into the national team.
"For me every performance is importance at this point of time. Wherever I play, whether it is at Lahli or an India A match against Sri Lanka. It is important for me to perform with both bat and ball. For me as far as I look at it, I need to also deliver with the ball to get back into the national side. It (Lahli) was an important performance, because there are a few series coming up, so it is crucial for me to do well," Binny told gocricket.com.
Talking about the 2015 World Cup and his prospect of making the cut, Binny admitted that it will be tough, but was also hopeful because it is in Australia and he will get a lot of assistance on seaming tracks.
"I don't want to look too ahead at this moment; I want to take it one game at a time. Definitely that (World Cup) was the goal I set in the beginning of the year. Especially it is abroad and the wickets will suit me more than it did in India. But as I said, I am taking it game by game and as a challenge and hopefully I will be able to put up a good fight," asserted Binny.
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"When I came into this game (Duleep Trophy) I though I will work on pitching the ball in good areas and keep it simple, something I wanted to try after coming back from England. I worked on my inswing and I got three-four wickets bowling the inswinger. I believe small things like this can really help me and while playing for India A as, I am hoping to do the same."
"I won't say I am a better bowler skillfully after England tour. It is more of a mental set-up when you play Test cricket. It is about bowling in good areas for longer period of time than two-three good overs. I should aim to be an outswing bowler who can bring the ball in; a bouncer between, these things I observed on the tour," stated Binny.
Talking about improvements in his game, Binny aims to be a complete cricketer and said that is something which can only be achieved with practice. "I think both aspects of my game – batting and bowling - I need to work on. I don't think I am a complete cricketer; Yes I have played Test cricket but there is a lot to learn still. I mean everyday I go out to learn something new, whether I play Duleep Trophy or for India.
"I think it is important that I keep learning and have the will to learn. Practice makes you perfect and how you practice in nets and what approach you have in practice will determine what you can carry into the game," added the allrounder.
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