Gary Kirsten, the Indian coach, is revealing India's all rounder woes while virtually ruling out Irfan Pathan from the ICC World Cup 2011.
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The Indian coach was talking on the sidelines of the first Test's first day when he spoke about one of India's requirements for the ICC World Cup 2011 in the Indian sub continent.
He spoke about Irfan Pathan being an all round prospect but how his bowling has caused his own downfall, "We are looking for an all rounder for the World Cup. We were looking at Irfan Pathan to fill that role. Probably he lacked a bit. We are looking for an all rounder who can come in the top six of the batting order during the World Cup.
"We can't have a guy who is bowling 115 kms and holding up an end and getting one wicket every five matches. He should be able to make a positive contribution. Irfan was the person whom we had earmarked but probably he lacked on the bowling side."
Irfan's slide began under Greg Chappell's regime as Indian coach when he was forced to bat at no.3 and lost the intensity in his bowling with the added pressure of batting.
Maybe Irfan still has time if he can change the perception of the coach and team management if a better option fails to show up. It is not good news for the Pathan househole where even Yusuf Pathan is not making a stronger claim to retain his ODI spot.
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