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October 6, 2011
Samit Patel Allrounder England has admitted that his physical problems are behind him, but insisted that his work ethic has changed and that is going in the right direction.
Before it was recalled this summer, Patel was out of the England set up since their last trip to India in 2008. It was made clear by the England management that it was his approach to the physical condition that prevented him aside, and there was always the feeling that he had a talent to be a cricketer in England if only he will take on board the task force strict ethics.
"If I'm Right Stuff, I was very confident to go and I had a good feeling on the management," said Patel British India after the arrival of their limited acquisitions. "I knew that cricket was not a problem, it was the other stuff."
No room for complacency in the England under the tutelage of head coach Andy Flower, and the change in attitude to accept the constant mantra of self-evaluation and improvement was probably the biggest challenge for Patel. "This is a very big," he said. "To be ready to do the job and show the attitude that was a big deal for me. I hope they have now surpassed. Still not completely. It does not change overnight, there is a long way to go."
"It's a combination [of things], training harder, doing hours. 'S coach was probably one of the problems, but cautious, I'm back on the track and into the right direction.
"You can lead a horse to water but you can not make it drink. But things are going pretty well. I lost a little weight and a prudent approach, training is very good for the ECB and England, the desire to do the job . It may not show it, but now I do. "
The change in direction Patel did not arrive in time for him to win a place in the World Cup with England earlier this year, however, and admits that there is no one to blame of the death penalty but himself. "It was huge, very disappointing," he said. "The fact that I was there was very disappointing. But I can not blame anyone but me."
Despite spending much of the last three years in the international wilderness Patel was informed by management in England and always knew what was expected of him. "They always kept me informed and told what to do. They have chosen me to be otherwise."
The issue of discipline will not only apply to Patel as England seek to extend their successful summer abroad. The bowling attack will be without James Anderson and Stuart Broad, and there will be lot of pressure on a young seam attack featuring Tim Bresnan, Steven Finn, Jade Dernbach, Chris Woakes and uncapped Stuart Meaker.
Bresnan, who has built a reputation metronomic precision with the new ball will be held the role of high-level player in the absence of Anderson and Broad. "Obviously it's different in England bowling in India," said Bresnan. "In England, you can pick up some seams when the ball is new. With different game accountants in India, I think it is a challenge.
"We have to bowl very closely with the new ball. We have a very precise and bowl straight. Otherwise, you will be hit for runs. We have young bowlers who are very talented. If we bowl well, we get up early wickets.
"It's a fresh start and a new challenge for us. We would be in this series with exactly the same mentality that we won in England. We are always looking to improve and look forward to the challenge. "
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