It was a perfect bowling performance, says Strauss

Jul 26, 2011 |

London

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An elated England skipper Andrew Strauss credited his bowlers for the massive 196-run win over India in the opening cricket Test here, saying that it was a perfect performance against a formidable batting line-up.
"Over the two innings, it was as close to perfect bowling performance as it has been in the last two-three years which is saying a lot as we have bowled quite consistently well in this period," stated Strauss after England dismissed India for 286 and 261 in the two innings at Lord's.

"It was an outstanding performance by the whole attack. they showed if you work hard with consistent line and length you could have results on any track."

Strauss picked double centurion Kevin Pietersen for special praise. "Our first innings was a magnificent performance.

Kevin was responsible for it it was one of the best innings I have seen. He was smart enough against seamers, was prepared to graft and when the opportunity presented itself, he attacked.

Others batted around him. "It was critical that we survived the tricky first day and on the second day, after the second half it got easier.

Jonathan Trott as well on the first morning of the Test gave a good example of his temperament and technique," he said. Strauss claimed that this win has demonstrated that if the present team plays to its potential, it can beat any side.

"To be a number one side, you need to grab your opportunity and we did so very well today. We demonstrated when we play well, we are good enough."

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