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by vikash anand on Apr 02, 2008 05:06 PM
One thing that frustrates a sportsperson the most is sitting out of the game due to injury. India's pace spearhead Zaheer Khan [Images] has often been in that situation. The left-armer had to return from India's tour of Australia because of a heel injury after playing the first Test and since then is working hard on his recovery. His rehabilitation also included a five-week programme in South Africa at the Rosebank Centre for Sports Medicine in Johannesburg.
Zaheer believes his recovery is on track and very soon he'll be back playing at the top level, which could be the Indian Premier League next month, for the Bangalore Royal Challengers.
The 29-year-old, who says he was inspired by Dennis Lillee's book The Art of Fast Bowling in his formative years, spoke with Special Correspondent Harish Kotian on his rehabilitation programme and how frustrating it is to watch his team mates from the sidelines.
How frustrating is it to be on the sidelines and watch the team play while recovering from injury?
Any injury is frustrating, especially when you are doing well. When you have to sit out, whether it is because of injury or whether you are not performing, it is always frustrating for a sportsperson to be away from the game. Obviously, injuries play a crucial part and you cannot do anything about it. You have to be focussed, look to control the controllables and move on.
How big a setback was this injury, considering that you had made a successful comeback?
The 29-year-old, who says he was inspired by Dennis Lillee's book The Art of Fast Bowling in his formative years, spoke with Special Correspondent Harish Kotian on his rehabilitation programme and how frustrating it is to watch his team mates from the sidelines.
How frustrating is it to be on the sidelines and watch the team play while recovering from injury?
Any injury is frustrating, especially when you are doing well. When you have to sit out, whether it is because of injury or whether you are not performing, it is always frustrating for a sportsperson to be away from the game. Obviously, injuries play a crucial part and you cannot do anything about it. You have to be focussed, look to control the controllables and move on.
How big a setback was this injury, considering that you had made a successful comeback?
I am not looking at it that way. All I am focussed is on coming back to the team. When I play international games I want to be fully fit; in fact, more than fully fit! I am utilising my time that way. I went to the NCA [National Cricket Academy] and met up with Paul Close [new Indian physio] for treatment and feedback.
So far it has been very good, positive and I am very happy with my progress. But I still feel that I am still not ready for international cricket. Playing a Test match straightaway would be a tough task. That is what the doctors have also advised me. Since I am away from it, I might as well use my time and sort it out completely. I have
How frustrating is it to be on the sidelines and watch the team play while recovering from injury?
Any injury is frustrating, especially when you are doing well. When you have to sit out, whether it is because of injury or whether you are not performing, it is always frustrating for a sportsperson to be away from the game. Obviously, injuries play a crucial part and you cannot do anything about it. You have to be focussed, look to control the controllables and move on.
How big a setback was this injury, considering that you had made a successful comeback?
I am not looking at it that way. All I am focussed is on coming back to the team. When I play international games I want to be fully fit; in fact, more than fully fit! I am utilising my time that way. I went to the NCA [National Cricket Academy] and met up with Paul Close [new Indian physio] for treatment and feedback.
So far it has been very good, positive and I am very happy with my progress. But I still feel that I am still not ready for international cricket. Playing a Test match straightaway would be a tough task. That is what the doctors have also advised me. Since I am away from it, I might as well use my time and sort it out completely. I have been playing for almost a year with this niggle, and I don't want to go back to the old thing. I don't want any niggles, especially in the heel area. I also don't want any area to get affected because there is not enough strength in my leg. I am focussed on gett
All the Indian fast bowlers went through some injury problem in the last few months. Do you believe the Indian team physio has to take the blame somewhere, or is it too much international cricket?
You cannot really point the finger at any particular incident or individual. Fast bowling is tough. You will get some kind of injury at some stage. Personally, I enjoy bowling more and playing a lot of matches and I have always been endorsing this.
If given an option between three net sessions and one match, I will always go for a match. I am really happy and I get better when I bowl more. One thing I have always said is that I love playing matches and the more I play it is good for my bowling and match-fitness. I am happy playing as many matches as possible.
How much help was it having Venkatesh Prasad as bowling coach?
If you look at it, since the whole support staff has been in place, it has been of big help. He has been very good with all the youngsters, putting in a lot of effort. There is a lot of healthy discussion going on, generally talking about cricket and fast bowling, about your experiences. I think sharing experiences is always helpful.
Whenever I get an opportunity I make sure I speak to bowlers who have performed at this level. It's been good to see Venkatesh Prasad working with the young bowlers, giving them their space and at the same time making them understand how to be at your best.
Whom did you look up to when you were growing up as a fast
All the Indian fast bowlers went through some injury problem in the last few months. Do you believe the Indian team physio has to take the blame somewhere, or is it too much international cricket?
You cannot really point the finger at any particular incident or individual. Fast bowling is tough. You will get some kind of injury at some stage. Personally, I enjoy bowling more and playing a lot of matches and I have always been endorsing this.
If given an option between three net sessions and one match, I will always go for a match. I am really happy and I get better when I bowl more. One thing I have always said is that I love playing matches and the more I play it is good for my bowling and match-fitness. I am happy playing as many matches as possible.
How much help was it having Venkatesh Prasad as bowling coach?
If you look at it, since the whole support staff has been in place, it has been of big help. He has been very good with all the youngsters, putting in a lot of effort. There is a lot of healthy discussion going on, generally talking about cricket and fast bowling, about your experiences. I think sharing experiences is always helpful.
Whenever I get an opportunity I make sure I speak to bowlers who have performed at this level. It's been good to see Venkatesh Prasad working with the young bowlers, giving them their space and at the same time making them understand how to be at your best.
Whom did you look up to when you were growing up as a fast
One thing that frustrates a sportsperson the most is sitting out of the game due to injury. India's pace spearhead Zaheer Khan [Images] has often been in that situation. The left-armer had to return from India's tour of Australia because of a heel injury after playing the first Test and since then is working hard on his recovery. His rehabilitation also included a five-week programme in South Africa at the Rosebank Centre for Sports Medicine in Johannesburg.
Zaheer believes his recovery is on track and very soon he'll be back playing at the top level, which could be the Indian Premier League next month, for the Bangalore Royal Challengers.
The 29-year-old, who says he was inspired by Dennis Lillee's book The Art of Fast Bowling in his formative years, spoke with Special Correspondent Harish Kotian on his rehabilitation programme and how frustrating it is to watch his team mates from the sidelines.
How frustrating is it to be on the sidelines and watch the team play while recovering from injury?
Any injury is frustrating, especially when you are doing well. When you have to sit out, whether it is because of injury or whether you are not performing, it is always frustrating for a sportsperson to be away from the game. Obviously, injuries play a crucial part and you cannot do anything about it. You have to be focussed, look to control the controllables and move on.
How big a setback was this injury, considering that you had made a successful comeback?
Rahul Dravid scored 270 runs in the third test match in Pakistan in 2004 and India won that test match. In fact,Dravid has been responsible for the highest number of test victories abroad in comparison to any other Indian batsman. When hard facts are before us, it is futile to imagine that when Rahul Dravid plays a big innings, the match will be drawn. -N. K. Mishra
