‘After 10 Wickets In An Innings…’: NZ Spinner Ajaz Patel Ahead Of One Off Test Against Afghanistan | cricket news

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel said that it is disappointing for him that he does not get opportunities despite a ten-wicket haul in an innings, but lack of opportunities breeds hunger. New Zealand is in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, for the one-off Test against Afghanistan from Monday onwards.

Speaking to the reporters ahead of the match, Ajaz said that it is difficult to get chances in New Zealand’s home conditions because of more pace friendly conditions, but this lack of opportunities breeds hunger to go out on the field and deliver the best performance whenever given. a chance.

“Yeah, I think if you ask all New Zealand spinners, it is difficult sometimes to get many opportunities at home because of the home conditions. But also, I guess that breeds more hunger when you get to home conditions like this. You know conditions that are quite hungry to go out there and put your best performance. It is just about going into the game and enjoying conditions.

Ajaz said that it is a professional environment, and it is important for players to go out and keep improving their game and growing. (IND vs BAN: KL Rahul Out, Rishabh Pant In; Team India’s Probable Squad For Bangaldesh Test Series)

“I guess after ten wickets, yeah, you are obviously a bit disappointed because you do not get many opportunities, but at the same time, as a player, it is still about growing your game. After my 10 wickets, I have remodeled my It is always about improving, and it is always about making sure that you are ready when the next opportunity comes and putting your hand up, and certainly playing for your country is never. easy and to get those opportunities is always quite special,” he added.

Despite being only the third player besides England’s Jim Laker and India’s Anil Kumble to get ten-wickets in an innings, Ajaz has played only 16 Tests for New Zealand since his debut in 2018, taking 62 wickets at an average of 29.75, with the best figures of 10/119. He has played 16 Test matches and scalped 62 wickets. He is the third cricketer to take 10 wickets in an innings.

Team New Zealand arrived in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida on Thursday for the upcoming one-off Test match against Afghanistan. The match is scheduled to take place from September 9 to 13. It will be held at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground. New Zealand Test skipper Tim Southee, along with star batsman Kane Williamson, vice-captain Tom Latham, and other members of the squad, arrived at New Delhi Airport on Thursday morning, from where they traveled to Greater Noida.