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  Ojha owes it to Kumble
30 Jun 2008
 

The newest addition to India``s spin bowling armoury, left-armer Pragyan Ojha today gave credit to Test captain Anil kumble for helping him learn the tricks of the trade and finetune his game. Ojha, who made his ODI debut against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup at Karachi on June 28, said he had got tips from Kumble who had given him a lot of guidance. ````His advice has helped me a lot and it is good to learn from experienced players like him,```` he said. Ojha, who had a decent show in the Indian Premier League, didn``t agree that the Twenty20 competition was the main reason behind his selection in the Indian team for the Asia Cup. ````No, it has all come together. It is very important to also play and perform in Ranji Trophy, Deodhar Trophy and the Challenger Trophy. I think playing in all these events including the IPL has brought me forward,```` said Ojha, who hails from Orissa but plays for Hyderabad.

 

The young spinner who impressed on his debut against Bangladesh said he was prepared to the challenges of bowling to sub-continental batsmen who play spin well. ````My only ambition is to play for my country and do well. There is pressure, no doubt, but I can take it. My first match was a good one and I just want to continue the same way whenever I get a chance to play,```` he added. Ojha said he was sticking to the basics and not working on special deliveries or tactics for Twenty20 and one-day cricket. ````I am just trying to stick to the basics like working on my flight and keeping a good length consistently.````

 
   

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