Zimbabwe vs India 2013: Five talking points

2. Amit Mishra’s Spell

The leg-spinner has lived out a large part of his career on the margins of the Indian team in spite of unquestionable talent and ability. He traveled with the Indian team to England for the Champions Trophy and to the West Indies for the tri-Nation trophy as well but failed to get a single game.

That kind of treatment can often leave a player demotivated but Amit Mishra was on the money now that he was given his opportunity. He finished with figures of 3/43 in his 10 overs which included the critical dismissal that broke the first partnership. He flighted the ball without fear and derived spin from the surface allowing the googly to be effective when it was eventually employed as a surprise delivery. He should get a regular part to play in this series.