Number 1 for No 3
Updated On: 08 May, 2009 08:20 AM IST | | Khalid A-H Ansari
Ravi Bopara's ton against the West Indies in the first Test could end England's struggle for a reliable No 3 batsman
Ravi Bopara's ton against the West Indies in the first Test could end England's struggle for a reliable No 3 batsmanu00a0u00a0
Ravi Bopara, now being hailed by the British press as the answer to England's prayers for a reliable No. 3 Test batsman, attributes his attacking stroke-play to his experience in the Indian Premier League.
"I think it worked to my advantage coming from the IPL, because as a batter, when you're trying to play positive, your instincts work a lot better. You get into better positions and you want to hit the ball," said Bopara after his fighting century in the first Test against the West Indies at Lord's on Wednesday.
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Ravi Bopara returns to the pavilion after scoring 143 for England in their first Test against the West Indies at Lord's yesterday. pic/afp Read Next Story Trending StoriesLatest Photos |
