Parvez says he can do well in IPL, hopes to play for India

Chennai, Feb 12:
His confidence boosted by the impressive bowling show against Australia in the first warm-up game here today, young Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Parvez Rasool believes that he can do well at the big stage, including at the IPL, and eventually play for the country.
“Firstly thanks to Allah and the the selectors who have given me this opportunity.
“I haven’t signed for an IPL team yet but hopefully if that happens I can do well and maybe play for India too,” said 23-year-old Rasool, who recently became first cricketer from the Kashmir Valley to be picked for India ‘A’ team for a warm-up game against England.
He expressed satisfaction at being able to deceive Australian Test players Matthew Wade and Steven Smith leading to their dismissal today.
“Flight is my strength. The dismissals of Smith and Wade brought me a lot of happiness as I was able to deceive them in the flight,” he said.
He did not forget to praise his coach of his formative years and said, “I’m from Brijbehara in the Anantnag district of Kashmir and my coach there was Abdul Qayyum who has played a good level of cricket and I learnt the game from him before I played junior cricket for my State, where my talent was identified by my mentor Rajesh Dhar, who backs me every time.”
“I played junior cricket at all levels. My father and brother have played cricket. My brother Asif has played Ranji trophy too,” he said when asked about his background.
Asked if he has become a role model for youngsters in Anantnag, he said, “Definitely, I’ll work hard and do my best.”
Rasool also gave credit to former India captain and left-arm spinner Bishen Singh Bedi for the success so far in his fledging career. (PTI)

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