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New Delhi: Robin Uthappa has come
out as a completely changed batsman
this season and the Karnataka
opener attributes his consistent
scores on "staying true to his skills"
just like India captain Mahendra
Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
"I believe that I have evolved as a
batsman. I have learnt enough about
the game and I believe that there is
no point in tweaking the ongoing
process too much. You have to stay
true to your skills. I have learnt this
from guys like Virat (Kohli), Suresh
(Raina) and MS. They have done what
fits their game," Uthappa, who won
the coveted 'Orange Cap' during last
IPL told reporters at Feroz Shah Kotla
on Monday.
In the capital to play the Duleep
Trophy final, Uthappa termed his
century against East Zone on a
seaming track at Lahli as one of his
most satisfying knocks.
"Under the circumstances that we
played, it was a challenging knock.
The ball was seaming around and I
fulfilled my role as an opener to hold
one end up. Atleast I did it to the
best of my abilities," said the Coorgi
lad.
With World Cup not far away,
Uthappa does not hide his desire to
be seen in that elite group of 15 that
will fly Down Under for the big-ticket
event.
"I do want to be a part of that side
and for that I keep performing. But I
would like to concentrate on what's
there in my hand."
Uthappa has also been keeping
wickets in the IPL and was also seen
honing his glovework once he
finished with his nets. "I take my
keeping seriously and has kept
wickets in the IPL. I don't mind doing
it whenever my team wants me to do
it."
A stint with Praveen Amre has
certainly helped him become a better
player and Uthappa agrees. "There is
no harm if you seek professional
help (Amre in this case) when you
find a gap in your game. I trust him
as I have known him for a long time
now.
"I now understand my technique
better now. There are a certain
adjustments that I made. I stay much
stiller when the ball is being
delivered. Also some technical
changes regarding shoulder
movement and maneuvering of right
hand," said Uthappa.
"Earlier, I only thought about the
impact that I made in a short time
not thinking about what impact I can
make if I don't throw away my
wicket. I understand that now that I
can make a bigger impact even if it is
at a slightly slower rate if I can
survive and keep the scoreboard
ticking," said Uthappa.
"I can tell you that nowadays I hate
getting out even in the nets. I feel
disturbed if I get out once or twice in
the nets. I feel the practice is not
complete and purpose is not
fulfilled."
He wasn't off the mark when he aptly
concluded,"At the end of the day, it's
your own game and you know what
works for you. It's the depth of
understanding that is necessary."
Learnt from Dhoni, Virat to play game that suits me: Robin Uthappa
out as a completely changed batsman
this season and the Karnataka
opener attributes his consistent
scores on "staying true to his skills"
just like India captain Mahendra
Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
"I believe that I have evolved as a
batsman. I have learnt enough about
the game and I believe that there is
no point in tweaking the ongoing
process too much. You have to stay
true to your skills. I have learnt this
from guys like Virat (Kohli), Suresh
(Raina) and MS. They have done what
fits their game," Uthappa, who won
the coveted 'Orange Cap' during last
IPL told reporters at Feroz Shah Kotla
on Monday.
In the capital to play the Duleep
Trophy final, Uthappa termed his
century against East Zone on a
seaming track at Lahli as one of his
most satisfying knocks.
"Under the circumstances that we
played, it was a challenging knock.
The ball was seaming around and I
fulfilled my role as an opener to hold
one end up. Atleast I did it to the
best of my abilities," said the Coorgi
lad.
With World Cup not far away,
Uthappa does not hide his desire to
be seen in that elite group of 15 that
will fly Down Under for the big-ticket
event.
"I do want to be a part of that side
and for that I keep performing. But I
would like to concentrate on what's
there in my hand."
Uthappa has also been keeping
wickets in the IPL and was also seen
honing his glovework once he
finished with his nets. "I take my
keeping seriously and has kept
wickets in the IPL. I don't mind doing
it whenever my team wants me to do
it."
A stint with Praveen Amre has
certainly helped him become a better
player and Uthappa agrees. "There is
no harm if you seek professional
help (Amre in this case) when you
find a gap in your game. I trust him
as I have known him for a long time
now.
"I now understand my technique
better now. There are a certain
adjustments that I made. I stay much
stiller when the ball is being
delivered. Also some technical
changes regarding shoulder
movement and maneuvering of right
hand," said Uthappa.
"Earlier, I only thought about the
impact that I made in a short time
not thinking about what impact I can
make if I don't throw away my
wicket. I understand that now that I
can make a bigger impact even if it is
at a slightly slower rate if I can
survive and keep the scoreboard
ticking," said Uthappa.
"I can tell you that nowadays I hate
getting out even in the nets. I feel
disturbed if I get out once or twice in
the nets. I feel the practice is not
complete and purpose is not
fulfilled."
He wasn't off the mark when he aptly
concluded,"At the end of the day, it's
your own game and you know what
works for you. It's the depth of
understanding that is necessary."
Learnt from Dhoni, Virat to play game that suits me: Robin Uthappa
