Parthiv Patel feels it's a good time to be a wicketkeeper in India
Veteran wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel feels that it is a great phase for wicketkeepers in the country as there is good competition. The 33-year old, who will be turning up for RCB in this season's IPL, also revealed that he is probably the most travelled player in terms of changing teams in the IPL.
Parthiv Patel made his debut, in England, way back in 2002 as a 17-year old. And that seems a long way back. He was never able to cement his place in the Indian team and almost 16 years down the line, Parthiv is still on the fringes of the Indian team.
Parthiv who played the second and third Test in South Africa, after regular keeper Wriddhiman Saha was injured, opined that it is a great time to be a wicketkeeper in India. Speaking at a promotional event organized by Royall Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the 33-year old who is facing tough competition from the likes of Saha and Dinesh Karthik, Patel felt that the competition is good for Indian cricket.
“On the contrary, I feel this is a great phase for wicketkeepers. There was a time when wicketkeepers were dropped and changed every now and then, but now we have two-three players who are in contention for the job. It is good to have competition for Indian cricket,” Parthiv was quoted saying by TOI.
On Saturday, former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani had said Parthiv was not groomed well after the former made his India debut. However, the Gujarat wicketkeeper didn’t want to react to Kirmani’s comment and added that everyone is entitled to their respective opinions.
“At this point of my career, I don't think I should be reacting to anything said about me. I have a lot of respect for Kirmani sir and have
Parthiv Patel who was bought by RCB this year for Rs 1.7 crore thought that he was the most
“I am probably the most
