After performing consistently for the last three years for Madhya Pradesh - he picked up 103 wickets in this period - and later on for India 'A', Pandey was hoping for a national berth. It was an emotional moment for the lanky pacer and his family when they learnt that he would be on the flight to New Zealand.
The Rewa lad is the latest small town talent to make it to the Indian team. "Ever since I did well for India 'A' in South Africa, I knew I would represent the country one day. To be selected for both Test and one-dayers is an awesome feeling. My parents are very happy. They have always stood by me and allowed me to chase my dreams. I want to make them proud. If I get the chance, I will give it my best shot," Pandey told TOI from Rewa on Tuesday.
After emerging as the highest wicket taker in the Ranji Trophy last year, Pandey continued the good work this year too, picking up 30 wickets at an average of 24.76.
"I have been bowling better than last year. I feel I understand myself better as a bowler now. Playing First Class cricket for the last four years has helped me immensely and now I have a fair idea about how to bowl on different wickets," he said.
The 24-year-old feels he is bowling quicker than last year and he owed this to off-season training. "I have worked a lot on my fitness before the season and during the IPL. If you can swing the ball at decent pace, you can trouble any batsman. I have bowled in the range of 135 and 140km/hr last season. I can bowl faster but I want to be effective. I want to take wickets and that's my priority," he said.
Timely guidance from greats has also helped Pandey. This year, two fast bowling legends-Glenn McGrath and Alan Donald-have helped him fine tune his skills.
"McGrath advised me to look after my body. Besides the importance of accuracy, he also taught me quite a few things about reverse swing. Donald too has been great to talk to. He told me that my basics are right and I need to bowl in the nets. It's about getting guidance at the right time. I am fortunate to have the right guidance throughout my career. My childhood coach Aril Anthony trained me as a rookie. Hiru Bhai ((Narendra Hirwani), my MP coach Mukesh Sahni and (Sanjay) Jagdale Sir have also played a key role in my development as a bowler," he said.
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