Monty146;s back, now it146;s cricket

A specialist left-arm spinner, he8217;s made it to the team on the basis of his impressive performances for Northamptonshire, claiming 46 wickets at 21.54 in 2005. With Ashley Giles laid low by a hip problem, and doubtful of recovering in time, Panesar could make his Test debut in the very first outing in India.

But this graduate of Loughborough University admits that the real challenge starts now. 8216;8216;India will be a tough challenge. These guys play spin really well. I8217;ll have to work really hard in the remaining time if I have to succeed there. The wickets will assist spin but every single batsman has a definite style to counter that. So it will be an interesting contest.8217;8217;

Panesar spent the better half of winter at the Darren Lehmann Academy in Adelaide, where he has been working on improving his batting. So does he fit the all-rounder bill? 8216;8216;I just want to be known as a cricketer who works hard and puts in his best effort on the field.8217;8217;