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Seamer Rudra Pratap Singh elatedon performing well in debut Test
It was his debut Test match and conditions were hardly what he would have liked to start off. Yet, Indian pacer Rudra Pratap Singh picked 4 for 89 and believes it is his dream debut.
- By K.R. Nayar, Staff Reporter
- Published: 23:32 May 3, 2009
Faisalabad: It was his debut Test match and conditions were hardly what he would have liked to start off. Yet, Indian pacer Rudra Pratap Singh picked 4 for 89 and believes it is his dream debut.
Gulf News: Was it a tough debut for you since conditions really did not assist the bowlers?
RP Singh: The conditions here are pretty similar to those back home. However, it was a different feeling playing against Pakistan.
Did you expect to make your debut here?
It has been my dream to make my debut against Pakistan, but frankly I never expected to be in the team. Although I was in the team for the Tests against Sri Lanka, I did not get a chance then. So I was not expecting to play here too.
Were you nervous?
Yes. I was a little nervous and I did feel the pressure as I ran in to bowl. Fortunately for me, all the seniors kept coming and talking to me and I slowly began to feel comfortable.
How did their feedback increase your confidence?
I knew that they wouldn't be talking to me unless they have seen something in me. It turned out be great and I got four wickets on Test debut and that too against Pakistan.
When you came in for some punishment, how did you tackle it?
My seniors suggested that I must consider it as bowling in a one day game and stick to the off stump. When I began to concentrate on a good line, the pressure on me eased to a great extent.
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