Indian quickie Vinay Kumaar's bowling was the source of some solace for the beleaguered Indian team at Perth on Saturday. One of his well disguised faster deliveries, bowled at a pace of 120 kmph, was smashed out of the ground by Aussie opener David Warrner. The speed gun showed a launch speed from Warrner's bat of 200 kmph, which is a new record in world cricket. Interestingly the previous record was also held by Vinay Kumaar from an IPL match.
Warrner said, 'It was a bit tricky in the beginning - I found myself playing 2-3 shots before the ball arrived. But then we decided to play him as a spinner who doesn't get turn, and we were able to score off him easily. Ridiculously easily, in fact. Maybe I could have converted some of the fours into sixes but then no regrets.' When asked about the 200 kmph record, he said 'All credit should go to Vinay, for bowling in the right areas. I think he's proved what he said about pace not being such a big deal at this level'.
Vinay, however wasn't very happy with his bowling. 'I think I need to control my raw pace a little more, maybe stabilise in the 110-115 kmph range. This record itself won't even last for 2 matches if I play, trust me' he said with a smile.
Warrner said, 'It was a bit tricky in the beginning - I found myself playing 2-3 shots before the ball arrived. But then we decided to play him as a spinner who doesn't get turn, and we were able to score off him easily. Ridiculously easily, in fact. Maybe I could have converted some of the fours into sixes but then no regrets.' When asked about the 200 kmph record, he said 'All credit should go to Vinay, for bowling in the right areas. I think he's proved what he said about pace not being such a big deal at this level'.
Vinay, however wasn't very happy with his bowling. 'I think I need to control my raw pace a little more, maybe stabilise in the 110-115 kmph range. This record itself won't even last for 2 matches if I play, trust me' he said with a smile.
