Monday, June 04, 2007

Bowling in Cricket

Since I have come here in Ipswich, and the summer has begun, we have been playing good amount of cricket on the weekends. When people like Prafulla, Prasad, Nilay are around, it feels really good to bat well and to hit a nice drive going through the covers or to take a good catch!!
But so far, I have been playing mainly as a batsman and a fielder. Since I have been playing (even gully cricket), I have never been really looking towards bowling as an option. But with some games really becoming one sided or me getting out early sometimes, has made me think about this. I mean, I dont think as of now, I have the stamina or accuracy to be a fast bowler but why not a gentle slow medium with good line and length?
Past couple of days I have been bowling some timepass overs and it feels good to really be involved in this aspect of the game also.. I was never aware that bowling can be so fun too..
I have decided now... from now on, whenever I have the chance, I am going to bowl and try to bowl well!!! Lets see, how much chance I get... may be against weaker batters, but still, before I go back, I want to be at least a good part timer from a nobody in the bowling department!!

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