www.expressindia.com - Weather | Horoscope | Stocks | RSS
expressindia web city
HomeBlogsCricketAstrologyShopping TendersClassifieds Opinions Hotels
Sign In / Register | Archive
Expressindia » Story

JP Duminy wants to play in the IPL

Font Size

Agencies

Posted: Jan 21, 2009 at 1413 hrs IST

Durban After making his mark at the international level, South African batting sensation Jean Paul Duminy is now eager to take part in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL).

Duminy, who played a crucial role in South Africa's Test series triumph in Australia, said although he was not thinking too far ahead, he wants to take part in the IPL.

"I would like to be a part of the Indian Premier League or county cricket set-ups, but I don't want to look too far forward and rather concentrate on the last three games of the current ODI series," the 24-year-old said on Wednesday.

The left-hander said the success against Australia has added to his confidence and encouraged him to perform better in future.

"I have taken a lot of confidence out of this series. It is a very special moment to come to Australia and to perform as well as I have done so far. It is something I will cherish for the rest of my life and hopefully, if I come back here again, it will be the same thing again. It is probably mainly in my mental approach to the game that I have changed. It is something that I have lacked in the past. I came on this tour thinking that I would not get a Test game," Duminy said.

"Obviously it worked out differently and I am very pleased that I have got three Test matches behind my name now and I look forward to up-and-coming games," Duminy, who has accumulated 246 runs from three Tests, said.

"I have always felt part of the Test team. I have travelled around the world with them for more than 12 months and the guys have made me feel very welcome. It is obviously a better feeling to play but I have never felt anything other than welcome," he added.

Duminy rejected suggestions that complacency might get the better of him after the creditable show in Australia, saying the success will only make him more hungry.

"I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. There is a time for everything. The way things have turned out is probably the best way I could ask for. It has made me hungrier to keep scoring runs and to keep my name in the pool," Duminy said.

"The main thing I have learned about myself is that I am able to compete at this level as there was always that doubt in my mind, not having played a Test match. Now the belief is there and I feel that I am part of the set-up," Duminy stated.

Discuss this story on expressindia forums
Post Comments
Name* Email ID*
Subject* Country*
Message*
Characters remaining
 
TERMS OF USE: The views, opinions and comments posted are your, and are not endorsed by this website. You shall be solely responsible for the comment posted here. The website reserves the right to delete, reject, or otherwise remove any views, opinions and comments posted or part thereof. You shall ensure that the comment is not inflammatory, abusive, derogatory, defamatory &/or obscene, or contain pornographic matter and/or does not constitute hate mail, or violate privacy of any person (s) or breach confidentiality or otherwise is illegal, immoral or contrary to public policy. Nor should it contain anything infringing copyright &/or intellectual property rights of any person(s).
I agree to the terms of use.

Latest News

Business

Showbiz

Sports

Pak anti-terror court declares Lakhvi as 26/11 mastermind

India-US sign six MoUs on counter-terrorism

Reveal files on the appointment of judges: CIC to SC

RR Patil refused to step out during 26/11: Bhujbal

ATR report an attempt to hush up Ayodhya issue: Maya

India indispensable to future we want to build: Obama

Time not right for pulling out Army: Omar

More
Featured Services
© 2009 The Indian Express Limited. All rights reserved
The Indian Express Group | Advertise With Us | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Work With Us | Site Map