Rabbi targets Kohli’s scalp

Fast bowler Kamrul Islam Rabbi seems to be keen to follow the footstep of Australian great Glenn McGrath even though his bowling action is vastly different from the former Aussie pacer. 

McGrath always targeted the best batsman of the opponent before any series and tried to inflict a psychological damage. Rabbi might not be no match of McGrath as far as the achievement and the great team McGrath got, is concerned but he dares to challenge the batsman like the lanky Aussie pacer. 
Ahead of the Test match against India, the 25-year old pacer had no reservation to reveal that his target would be India’s captain Virat Kohli, arguably the best batsman at the moment. 
“When I was growing up as a pacer, I dreamed to take the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar. Since he is not in the game, it’s not possible. But Virat Kohli is currently the best batsman of the world. So my target is to get the wicket of Kohli if I play the Test against India,” Rabbi said yesterday. 
Rabbi had the desire to get the wicket of Kane Williamson when he toured New Zealand with the team. His dream however wasn’t unfulfilled. In the first innings of the first Test at Christchurch, he got the wicket of Kane Williamson. 
He said the wicket of Williamson didn’t come easily and he had to work hard to sort out the weakness of the Black Caps captain. 
“Williamson asked me whether I found out the weakness of him. I replied yes I got and said that he was weak in the delivery that outswung after falling on off-stump. Williamson agreed and said you found it out rightly. He also said if I could work on the batsman’s weakness in such way, I will go long,” revealed Rabbi.
Rabbi was thrilled by the inspiration he got from the Kiwi captain, also a best batsman in this generation.  
“New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult also told me that my action is different and that’s why sometimes it is difficult to judge whether the delivery should be played with front foot or back foot.”
Kamrul Islam Rabbi was the shining spot of Bangladesh team in New Zealand tour. He claimed six wickets in two Tests, which as a stat is not looking good but the stat could not justify the amazing way he bowled in the Test after coming in New Zealand with the experience of two Tests under his belt.
“The more you will play, the more you will learn. The experience I gained after playing in New Zealand is huge. Hope to do better.”
But the Indian condition will be vastly different to what they got in New Zealand. Rabbi knew the India Test will be a challenge for him as a fast bowler.
“I know I will not get the advantage what I got in New Zealand. Indian condition is completely different. But if you can bowl according to plan, you can do well. I am looking to stick to the basics,” he said.

Rabbi targets Kohlis scalp

Fast bowler Kamrul Islam Rabbi seems to be keen to follow the footstep of Australian great Glenn McGrath even though his bowling action is vastly different from the former Aussie pacer. McGrath always targeted the best batsman of the opponent before any series and tried to inflict a psychological damage. Rabbi might not be no match of McGrath as far as the achievement and the great team McGrath got, is concerned but he dares to challenge the batsman like the lanky Aussie pacer. Ahead of the Test match against India, the 25-year old pacer had no reservation to reveal that his target would be Indias captain Virat Kohli, arguably the best batsman at the moment. When I was growing up as a pacer, I dreamed to take the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar. Since he is not in the game, its not possible. But Virat Kohli is currently the best batsman of the world. So my target is to get the wicket of Kohli if I play the Test against India, Rabbi said yesterday. Rabbi had the desire to get the wicket of Kane Williamson when he toured New Zealand with the team. His dream however wasnt unfulfilled. In the first innings of the first Test at Christchurch, he got the wicket of Kane Williamson. He said the wicket of Williamson didnt come easily and he had to work hard to sort out the weakness of the Black Caps captain. Williamson asked me whether I found out the weakness of him. I replied yes I got and said that he was weak in the delivery that outswung after falling on off-stump. Williamson agreed and said you found it out rightly. He also said if I could work on the batsmans weakness in such way, I will go long, revealed Rabbi. Rabbi was thrilled by the inspiration he got from the Kiwi captain, also a best batsman in this generation. New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult also told me that my action is different and thats why sometimes it is difficult to judge whether the delivery should be played with front foot or back foot. Kamrul Islam Rabbi was the shining spot of Bangladesh team in New Zealand tour. He claimed six wickets in two Tests, which as a stat is not looking good but the stat could not justify the amazing way he bowled in the Test after coming in New Zealand with the experience of two Tests under his belt. The more you will play, the more you will learn. The experience I gained after playing in New Zealand is huge. Hope to do better. But the Indian condition will be vastly different to what they got in New Zealand. Rabbi knew the India Test will be a challenge for him as a fast bowler. I know I will not get the advantage what I got in New Zealand. Indian condition is completely different. But if you can bowl according to plan, you can do well. I am looking to stick to the basics, he said.