I Don't Want to Compromise on Pace Despite Seven Stress Fractures - Varun Aaron

India’s fast bowler Varun Aaron doesn’t want to cut down on his pace despite going through seven stress fractures. Aaron had also recently played in the County Championship. It is well known that Aaron has the ability to consistently clock the speed of above 140 km/h. However, Aaron was generally out of action due to the plethora of injuries he has gone through.

Meanwhile, it is well known that the life of a fast bowler is never easy especially in the unfavorable Indian conditions. Indian pitches are generally conducive to spin bowling. However, Indian tracks don’t provide much assistance to the fast bowlers. Thus, it is not easy for a pacer to find success on the Indian pitches.

“The madness to bowl fast is still there even after seven stress fractures,” Aaron told ESPNcricinfo. “If I wanted to cut down on pace or go by the safer route, I’d have done it by now. Fast bowling in India isn’t easy because of the wickets and conditions too, but it’s fun at the end of the day when you see the ball thudding into the keeper’s gloves.”

Varun Aaron believes he didn’t get many chances to play for India A. Therefore, he is looking to grab his chances in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy and Ranji Trophy. The fast bowler is hopeful of making a return to the Indian side.

“Why would I want to bowl fast if I don’t want to return to the Indian team? I haven’t got many chances to prove myself at India A as well. So, the opportunity is Vijay Hazare and Ranji now, and I want to make the most of it. I’m sure I will play for the country again.”

Aaron last played for India in a Test match against South Africa in 2015 at Bengaluru. This time, he comes back to the city as one of the senior players for Jharkhand. Varun Aaron believes county stint with Leicestershire was special.

“The county stint was the best thing that happened to me,” he said. “The win against Glamorgan was [special]; it was their first win in I think 21 [19] championship games. So, I was really happy to be a part of it and more than being part to be able to contribute to that win was a really good feeling. The number of matches we played in a really short span of time and different conditions we encountered in again short spans of time helped me improve my bowling and fitness”.

Varun Aaron will like to keep coming with strong performances to make his return to the Indian side. Indian fast bowlers are doing a fine job and it is going to be difficult for Aaron to make his comeback.