<i>A down to earth Kumar </i>

Vinay Kumar wouldn't be expected to make big statements and it's not just because of his position as the second least experienced seamer in the Indian team, or due to his name (which means down to earth in Bangla).
More than his international record, it is his repertoire with the ball that tells of his introvert nature.
When asked yesterday to give his response to a Mushfiqur Rahim comment about India's bowling, Kumar resorted to the most used one-liner. “It depends on each individual. They can say whatever they feel. For me, it's a very good bowling attack,” he said during the pre-match press conference at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
But when it comes to his bowling and conditions, the 28-year-old was more than accommodating, saying that it is reminder of his days in domestic cricket back home.
“Two new balls is a real help for the seamers, the Kookaburra ball doesn't swing much, hardly lasts for five-six overs, at both ends it lasts 10-12 overs but here the wickets is bit flat.
“Most of our cricket is played in these conditions. Australian tracks were really good for the seamers because of the extra bounce, but here we will have to come back to how we used to bowl in Ranji Trophy, on Indian wickets, compared to other countries you have to mix it up more, bowl slower balls and variations,” he explained.
The Tigers can expect a lot of variety from the Indians, but there definitely wouldn't be any high pace in the mix.