My hard work has paid off: Finn

Steve Finn scripted a memorable
comeback, snapping
five wickets to set up England's
nine-wicket win over
India. “A lot has happened in
the last 12 months. It was
pretty much to a day where I
went home from that tour of
Australia. But that corner has
been turned and I turned it a
while ago,” said Finn.
Finn had returned home
midway from England's
disastrous Ashes tour to
Australia last year.
“All that stuff is in the past
now and I am just looking forward.
To take five wickets
today was very pleasing after
the work I have put in. I
always thought it was possible
to return to Australia and
perform. To come here and be
in the same hotels and get
over those hurdles has been
good fun and I am enjoying
it,” added the lanky pacer.
The 25-year-old Englishman
said he was happy with
the Gabba pitch. “The pitch
bounced a lot especially from
my end. And I could bowl a
fullish length and it was coming
at waist height which can
be uncomfortable for anyone,”
he said.
When asked about Kohli’s
dismissal, Finn said, “I
wouldn't read too much into
one One-day innings. He is
an outstanding player and
has the respect of everyone in our dressing room. The
way he played in the Test
series here against a very
good Australian attack was
outstanding.
“We won't say we have a
hold over him. He is an excellent
player and it was good to
get him out cheaply today. If
we keep doing that we will be
happy because he is a very
good player.