Sangwan returns stronger after ban
Bengaluru, Dec 25, 2015, DHNS:
For Pradeep Sangwan, Delhi’s left-arm medium pace bowler, life had come to a standstill when the Board of Control for Cricket in India banned him for 18 months after he had failed a dope test during the 2013 edition of the Indian Premier League.
Representing Kolkata Knight Riders, Sangwan tested positive for stanozolol, a prohibited steroid and BCCI’s Anti-Doping Tribunal had suspended the bowler from playing in any BCCI-run competitions and was denied of using his State association’s facilities.
Post the ban-period, Sangwan’s comeback to competitive cricket has been impressive. Sangwan’s first match after the incident was against Vidarbha in a group game of the previous edition of Ranji Trophy and the promising cricketer enjoyed a fruitful Ranji season this edition, bagging 32 wickets for Delhi.
Recollecting his days during the time when he was away from the game, Sangwan said: “I was frustrated. I felt like life had come to a standstill. It was two long years. I did train hard but the fact that I could not play frustrated me.”
Apart from self-motivation, Sangwan thanks Delhi’s senior cricketers and management for helping him stay positive and confident. “Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir and my coaches helped me a lot. They advised me that I had made a mistake but I shouldn’t look back. They asked me to work hard towards my comeback. My family, of course, was a great source of support.”
Sangwan confessed that he is enjoying his return. “It was a relief to get back on the field and I felt that this is where I belong. I have had a very good season. I am happy to have contributed to Delhi,” said Sangwan, who has 160 first-class wickets from 48 games.
Sangwan said that his desire to play for India was intact, despite the ups and downs in his career. “During my time away from cricket, I trained hard and worked a lot on my speed and inswingers. I am very keen on improving my pace and I want to clock 140kmph as I know it will increase my chances of selection into the Indian team,” noted Sangwan.
Sangwan added that never at any point did he contemplate quitting the sport. “There was a time when I felt that it would be very tough for me to make a comeback. But my dream of playing for the country kept me going.”
Sangwan asserted that he has learnt from his mistakes. “It was my fault and I have learnt from my mistakes. I always tell the youngsters to first talk to the trainer or physio before taking any medication. BCCI has also given us the WADA list of banned substances and has also educated us. Now, I’m very scared (to take any medicine). I always consult the trainer or the physio to even take a multi vitamin tablet. I’m cautious because I don’t want to get banned again,” he concluded.
Representing Kolkata Knight Riders, Sangwan tested positive for stanozolol, a prohibited steroid and BCCI’s Anti-Doping Tribunal had suspended the bowler from playing in any BCCI-run competitions and was denied of using his State association’s facilities.
Post the ban-period, Sangwan’s comeback to competitive cricket has been impressive. Sangwan’s first match after the incident was against Vidarbha in a group game of the previous edition of Ranji Trophy and the promising cricketer enjoyed a fruitful Ranji season this edition, bagging 32 wickets for Delhi.
Recollecting his days during the time when he was away from the game, Sangwan said: “I was frustrated. I felt like life had come to a standstill. It was two long years. I did train hard but the fact that I could not play frustrated me.”
Apart from self-motivation, Sangwan thanks Delhi’s senior cricketers and management for helping him stay positive and confident. “Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir and my coaches helped me a lot. They advised me that I had made a mistake but I shouldn’t look back. They asked me to work hard towards my comeback. My family, of course, was a great source of support.”
Sangwan confessed that he is enjoying his return. “It was a relief to get back on the field and I felt that this is where I belong. I have had a very good season. I am happy to have contributed to Delhi,” said Sangwan, who has 160 first-class wickets from 48 games.
Sangwan said that his desire to play for India was intact, despite the ups and downs in his career. “During my time away from cricket, I trained hard and worked a lot on my speed and inswingers. I am very keen on improving my pace and I want to clock 140kmph as I know it will increase my chances of selection into the Indian team,” noted Sangwan.
Sangwan added that never at any point did he contemplate quitting the sport. “There was a time when I felt that it would be very tough for me to make a comeback. But my dream of playing for the country kept me going.”
Sangwan asserted that he has learnt from his mistakes. “It was my fault and I have learnt from my mistakes. I always tell the youngsters to first talk to the trainer or physio before taking any medication. BCCI has also given us the WADA list of banned substances and has also educated us. Now, I’m very scared (to take any medicine). I always consult the trainer or the physio to even take a multi vitamin tablet. I’m cautious because I don’t want to get banned again,” he concluded.
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