Shami Ahmed’s coach delighted
9 Jan 2013 2:06 AM GMT
Elated with his favourite student making an impressive ODI debut for India, Shami Ahmed’s coach Badruddin Siddique said he advised the young speedster to treat his first international outing as just a Ranji game.
Shami made his debut for India against Pakistan in the third and final ODI of the three-match series.
‘He called me in morning of the match to inform that he was playing and sounded nervous. I told him to treat it as a Ranji Trophy match where he is bowling for Bengal. What made me proud is that he bowled four successive maidens. An Indian record on debut and he could have even emulated the great Andy Roberts’ feat of five consecutive maidens. What more can a coach ask for?’ Badruddin asked.
Asked what makes Shami a special bowler, the coach said: ‘Shami always seeks perfection. Among the 250-odd students who I coached, his sincerity stands out. If I ask him to correct something in his game, he won’t rest unless he gets it done.In fact, there were times when I got irritated when he pestered me to watch every delivery that he bowled. Even if I had told him that he was doing it right, he would insist me to watch every delivery.’
Shami made his debut for India against Pakistan in the third and final ODI of the three-match series.
‘He called me in morning of the match to inform that he was playing and sounded nervous. I told him to treat it as a Ranji Trophy match where he is bowling for Bengal. What made me proud is that he bowled four successive maidens. An Indian record on debut and he could have even emulated the great Andy Roberts’ feat of five consecutive maidens. What more can a coach ask for?’ Badruddin asked.
Asked what makes Shami a special bowler, the coach said: ‘Shami always seeks perfection. Among the 250-odd students who I coached, his sincerity stands out. If I ask him to correct something in his game, he won’t rest unless he gets it done.In fact, there were times when I got irritated when he pestered me to watch every delivery that he bowled. Even if I had told him that he was doing it right, he would insist me to watch every delivery.’
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