Kumble's support during lean phase helped me: Mishra

VISAKHAPATNAM: It's no longer easy if one isn't an automatic choice within the taking part in XI but when there is a trainer like Anil Kumble who can provide a pat at the back during lean segment it turns into more straightforward, feels Amit Mishra, who has been the stand-out bowler in just concluded ODI series with 15 wickets.

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Mishra grabbed 5/18 in India's 190-run rout of New Zealand and earned the Man of the Series award for his consistent performances.

"His (Anil Kumble) mental support is the biggest thing for me. I sat out for the entire Test series but he supported me mentally and told me "don't worry, your time will come"," Mishra, mentioned on the post-match media convention.

Mishra also mentioned how Kumble's valuable tips helped him.

"Whenever I went to bowl in the nets, he always gave me tips on how to improve your bowling, like the seam position... He told me "you'll give a boost to batting also". He's always there to rectify your small mistakes," Mishra defined on Kumble's position.

Having ignored the Test spot to Indian premier spinner R Ashwin, Mishra played all five fits of the ODI series as the offspinner is rested for the ODIs.

"At this stage of career, I have to perform. I am a wicket-taking bowler. It has become a sort of 'trademark' that 'Amit ayega to wicket nikalega' (Amit will always give a breakthrough)," Mishra who will turn 34 subsequent month, added.

Asked if he regrets about no longer getting fair share of chances, Mishra's disappointment was once palpable bit he tried to explanation why it out.

"I have stopped thinking what's not in my hands. I can improve my fitness, batting but can't decide on how many matches I've played. I've prepared myself mentally in such a way that whenever there's an opportunity I give more than 100 percent."

"I'm happy for all the hard work I've put in. I've performed well and became man of the series. It's the second series where I've played five matches continuously. Highest wicket-taker and played five matches. Especially final match. It was a lot of pressure. To perform well here, it feels great."

India had levelled the series 2-2 in Ranchi as India had been underneath force to stay their clean record against New Zealand in an ODI bilateral series.

"The biggest thing was it came in the most important match of the series. Everyone contributed well, be it in batting, bowling or fielding. We're trying our best on fitness, it all showed today. It's about performing getting five wickets in the most crucial match and win the series."

Asked about his recipe for good fortune, he mentioned: "I don't focus on achievement. I focus on the match ahead. Focus on the match situation, on the match ahead. It adds to pressure if you think on the achievements."

New Zealand lost 8 wickets for 16 runs to be bundled out in 23.1 overs however Mishra mentioned they were not surprised via the visitors' abject give up.

"We have done a lot of hard work. We knew if we take one-two wickets, we can bundle them out. Once I started there was a little concern about boundaries but Dhoni told me to bowl normal deliveries. If you get one two wickets, we will be fine' he told me."