Parthiv Patel of Chennai Super Kings IPL team wants back in ODI team
By playing in Indian Premier League (IPL) starting from April 18, Parthiv Patel wants to come back into the Indian cricket team. Parthiv Patel is part of the Chennai Super Kings IPL team captained by MS Dhoni, Indian Twenty20 and ODI captain.
The 23-year-old Parthiv Patel, says, “Of course, it is great to get such an opportunity as I am sure there will be a lot of people watching your performance. I hope to do well in this tournament (Indian Premier League).”
To make a good entry in the Indian team, Parthiv, the Ahmedabad-based player is aware about the hard work he will have to do.
Parthiv Patel has been out of the Indian ODI for a long time now, and even when he was playing he had been in and out, never settling in. Playing in the India Cements owned Chennai Super Kings IPL team will give him a chance, especially as he is playing under Dhoni. Play well, and Dhoni might bat for you during selection. It’s all up to him, really now.
In 2002 at Trent Bridge against England, Parthiv Patel made his first entry in Indian team as a late replacement for an injured Ajay Ratra. Through his first entry he become the youngest wicketkeeper ever in Test history.
Parthiv Patel failed to hold his position in Indian team even though he played for 19 Tests and 14 ODIs. Parthiv’s chance of coming back to Indian team became unsuccessful when Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Dinesh Karthik entered into the team.
“It is always tough when you get dropped from the Indian team. However, I took this in my stride and worked harder on my technique, both batting and wicket-keeping besides my overall fitness. Hopefully, I will get an opportunity to get back into the Indian team,” said Parthiv Patel.
“Basically, it was my concentration that I need to work on and also my overall fitness,” Parthiv said about the past four years hardwork that he has done. He admitted that the two years with the national team was but a “learning curve” for him.
Parthiv says, “When I look back, I feel it was a matter of keeping your concentration over a long period of time that matters most in wicket-keeping. And to do that, fitness is the key. Like I said, I have since put in a lot of effort to improve in these areas.”
In 2007 Parthiv Patel did not disappoint the selectors. By playing against South Africa “A” team and in the Irani Trophy, playing for Rest of India, Parthiv has recorded five consecutive centuries.
“Yes, the five centuries have boosted my confidence and I look to the IPL to further prove my fitness and form,” Parthiv added.