Two good shows and I'll be in the team: Powar

<div class="section1"><div class="Normal"><span style="" font-weight:="" bold="">VISAKHAPATNAM, Sept. 26:</span> What separates the successful from the not-so-successful is the hunger and passion for the goal. The fire in the belly, which drives them towards fulfilment of their dream.<br /><br />Over the centuries, the economically and socially disadvantaged have used sports as a vehicle to carve out a name for themselves.Hoping to join the illustrious list of such sportspersons is Mumbai all-rounder Ramesh Powar.<br /><br />Though still in the nascent stage of his career, Powar has an innate hunger for success. "I know what it means to struggle in life. I have seen my father, though he had a good job, slog it out day in and day out. My sister (Geetha) and brother (Kiran, who plays for Assam) too have made many a sacrifice," Powar told TNN at the ACA-VDCA stadium here on Friday. <br /><br />"We could not really afford to take up cricket as a career, but still my family backed me to the hilt," Powar added. <br /><br />For someone who grew up playing with the softball and cross bat shots, Powar has made rapid strides as a utility man. He has been a key performer for Mumbai over the years. "I am happy with the progress I have made thus far. But the best is still ahead," the 25-year-old added. The spark in the eyes says he means business. <br /><br />"This is a big game for me. Such matches will give me an opportunity to impress the selectors. A couple of good outings and I should be in the Indian team," a confident Powar added. <br /><br />On the Irani Cup match, he said: "Personally I had a good match. But it was disappointing to lose from a position of strength. I should have been more consistent with my bowling in the second innings. But hats off to Rahul Dravid. He was the key to Rest of India''s win."<br /><br />A bowler who is very handy with the bat, Powar has done well in the lower order. "I have no preference while batting. I play according to the team''s requirements. Mumbai has a very strong batting and it is not possible to bat up in the order. I always believed in doing my best to help the team win."<br /><br />Like all Mumbaikars, Powar looks up to Sachin Tendulkar. "Sachin''s temperament is remarkable. It is something which I also hope to achieve in the days to come." <br /><br />Powar rates South African spinner Pat Symcox very highly. "He had tremendous control and had a lovely flighted delivery. Muralitharan is also a very good bowler. <br /><br />"I learnt a lot from Prasanna, Venkataraghavan, Bishan Singh Bedi and others during my stint at the National Coaching Academy. The academy is a very good thing to happen. It helps the youngsters a lot in getting exposed to good coaches and better training methods." <br /><br />For now, Powar has pinned his hopes of a good showing in the three-day game against the New Zealanders. "I will get my chances. I am very positive about it," he concludes.</div> </div>