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Interview with Zaheer Khan Fast bowling is a rather backbreaking job. Pitches in India are not very inviting. When did you first decide that you wanted to become a fast bowler? Who were your heroes in those days when you were growing up? India's mostly had medium pacers for a long time. Not had a fast bowler in the real sense of the term. Do you think speed is essential to overcome the unhelpful conditions in India? Would you regard yourself as a genuine fast bowler? About your entry into top level cricket, first class cricket. How was that experience when you first played big cricket? You first played for Bombay before moving to Baroda. How was it like to break into the Bombay side. Was it difficult? Last season you went to Australia for a coaching stint at the Australian Cricket Academy. What did you learn from that experience? You must have had a lot of video analysis done in Australia. What did the experts say about your action? You were also at the NCA for three weeks when it first began. How would you compare the NCA facilities with those of the MRF? In the Ranji Trophy last season you took 35 wickets for Baroda. Are you satisfied with that performance? Which do you think is the best wicket for fast bowlers in India? Is there any batsman whom you found it difficult to bowl to? You've been playing a lot of league cricket now. Are you using it as a testing ground for the season ahead? If you had a choice would you like to play first in a one-day situation or a Test match. Which are you looking forward to more? If you had to pick one highlight in your career so far what would it be? Any performance in any match. Do you think as a left hander, you pose more of a problem to a right handed batsman because of the angle of delivery? |
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