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Tremlett eager to prove a point

LONDON: Chris Tremlett is looking forward to showing India how much he has improved since making his debut against the same side four years ago.

India will face an England side which has won five Test series in a row and boasts a rejuvenated fast bowler in the 6ft 7in Tremlett, who returned to international duty during the recent tour of Australia with several key displays during England's Ashes triumph.

The 29-year-old carried that form with him and was named England's ‘man of the series' against Sri Lanka after taking a Test-best six for 48 in the drawn third and final Test at the Rose Bowl

“I played against them four years ago and it was my first taste of Test cricket,” Tremlett recalled. “I am pretty sure that they will find me the hardest bowler among the three (seamers). Jimmy (Anderson) is obviously a great bowler but I offer something different with my bounce, pace, etc.

“If we get pitches like we did at the Rose Bowl, I am sure they are going to find it uncomfortable. I am probably the tallest bowler in the world so I do offer something a bit different.

“My bounce can be awkward on certain pitches so hopefully I can keep doing what I am doing and cause a threat,” he added. — AFP

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