'I still think I'm a bowler who can bat' - Pathan
Irfan Pathan speaks to the media on his half-century and India's position
Cricinfo staff
12-Mar-2006
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After a day when more or less everything went to plan for India, Irfan
Pathan, who played a key role in the batting renaissance with a
belligerent 58-ball 52, spoke to the media about India's chances of
wrapping up the match on the final day. While playing down his claims to
genuine allrounder status, Pathan asserted that the team had always been
confident of grinding out a result, despite the inclement weather that had
disrupted the opening two days of the game.
On when he will be convinced that he's an allrounder
Maybe when I get a couple of hundreds (smiles). I still think I'm a bowler
who can bat. I know my limitations and I'm doing well with my limitations.
On the importance of getting Kevin Pietersen cheaply
He's a very good player who can take the game away from you in a session.
Harbhajan bowled very well. All the bowlers did. Me and Munaf at the
beginning, and the spinners later.
On India's position
It's been wonderful, we played well today. There are still 90 overs to go
and if we bowl well and get them out cheaply, we have a pretty good
chance. We are really confident.
On the pitch
It's turning and the spinners are getting a bit of bounce especially from
the rough.
On whether he was surprised that India were in this position after all
the time lost
Not really surprised because we knew that if we bowled well, especially up
front, we could get wickets quickly. I'm not surprised at the position we
are in right now.