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Young pace sensation Irfan Pathan, who emerged as the leading wicket taker in the triangular one-day cricket series in Australia, is working hard to perfect his basics and carry on his form to the tour of Pakistan.
The 20-year-old, who is working hard at the conditioning camp here along with the rest of the Indian squad, expressed confidence of performing well in coming tour as an opening bowler.
‘‘I am enjoying the prospect of bowling alongside Zaheer Khan. He is a great help and always gives me tips. We vibe pretty well….it will be fun bowling with him,’’ he said.
Asked what was his focus during the camp, Pathan said: “Sharing the new ball has thrust greater responsibility on me. I am aware of the demands that comes along with it. I am working on the basics and trying to perfect the line and length to get the little things in order… It is these things which will help in Pakistan.”
Pathan, who jumped straight from the under-19 level to the big league with a record nine wicket haul in the Asia Cup u-19 tournament, said the experience he gained Down Under would help him overcome pressure.
‘‘I am consistently trying to keep pressure away from me. The Aussie tour has given me lots of experience and I would like to carry all my experience and all that I have learnt there to Pakistan,’’ he said.
