Yuvraj says India will solve Mendis mystery
Posted on Aug 13, 2008 at 09:20 | Updated Aug 14, 2008 at 01:01
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Mumbai: India's One-Day vice-captain Yuvraj Singh, who has been vulnerable to quality spin in the past, said Sri Lanka's new spin sensation Ajantha Mendis is not unplayable and that batsmen will master him with time.
"Mendis has really bowled well in the Tests and his confidence must be sky-high. Along with Muralitharan, they form a very potent attack but he is not unplayable and we are working on a game-plan to counter him during the One-Day series," Yuvraj Singh was quoted as saying by The Times of India on Wednesday.
"We will try and play our natural game against him and see how it goes. He does not bowl at 150 kmph so there is no reason to be frightened of him. When Murali was new to international cricket, even he bothered many top batsmen and is still bothering them. But with time, batsmen learn more and adjust to the situations," added Yuvraj, who himself struggled against Murali in the early stages of his career.
Even the experienced Test side had brushed aside the Mendis threat before the Test series but paid heavily when the plucky spinner went on to create a world record by claiming 26 wickets in a three-match Test series, which the hosts won 2-1.
However, Yuvraj said that he has been working hard in the nets and was trying out a few shots to counter the Lankan spinners.
"I should say I am ready for the one-day challenge. I have been working hard in the nets. I have also practised some shots which I hope will help me counter the Lankan spinners," the stylish left hander said.
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Posted By venkatesan
Yuvi pls speak with the bat in the up coming idea cup seriez.
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Posted By Maruthu
Test Cricket\''s two leading wicket takers don\''t bowl at the speed you are talking about.Mendis also do not turn as
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Posted By Sudhish
Mr. Yuvraj you better concentarate on your bating. You alway face problems in handling the spin. Prove yourself before making
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Posted By Arun
Is yuvi the ODI skipper of India.Yuvi, it seems u never mind abt making statements n this one too will
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Posted By roshan
yes yuvi your right his not a unplayble....but only few balls like your last time.....becarefull your stumps
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