Had stopped expecting, but it feels amazing – Faiz Fazal

Had stopped expecting, but it feels amazing – Faiz Fazal

PTIUpdated: Friday, May 31, 2019, 03:06 PM IST
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New Delhi : Just like it happens with most of the seasoned domestic warhorses, 30-year-old Faiz Fazal had also stopped expecting anything of late but now that he has earned his maiden India call-up, “the world seemed like a much beautiful place” for the Vidarbha left-hander.

“A few years back when I had scored 700 plus runs in a Ranji season, I was expecting some good news but it never came and I was disappointed. Over the years, I had stopped expecting as then you don’t feel disappointed.

Today when my father called me up, it felt as if the world around me seemed so beautiful. It was unexpected but felt amazing,” Fazal told PTI.

“Everyone expects to play for India but then everyone does not get a chance. I am happy that I have got an opportunity to represent the country. There are many competent domestic players, who have played 100-plus first-class games but never got selected for India. Mujhe der se hi saahi, chance milaa toh hain (even if its late, at least I have got a chance). I need to make it count if I get an opportunity to play,” said Fazal, who has also played Ranji Trophy for the Railways.

“I feel I am more matured having played 79 first-class matches (5341 runs), which means I have considerable experience at the domestic level.”

Fazal believes that he came into prominence for his match-winning 127 against Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai in the Irani Cup match this season, where Rest of India chased down a mammoth 480 in the fourth innings.

“I believe that match brought me into prominence. Scoring a century in the fourth innings against Mumbai in Mumbai in a chase of 482. That will certainly remain a high-point of my domestic career. I batted seven hours and anchored the chase after we conceded 300-plus lead. That was special.

“I believe my century (100 off 112 balls) against India B in the Deodhar Trophy final also was a satisfying effort. Scoring hundred in a big game like the final also helps. Before that match, I had scored a half-century (53) against Vijay Hazare Trophy winners Gujarat. So I was in good form at that point in time,” said Fazal.

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