"I've got a lot of respect for Venky," Flower said.
"He's had to wait for his chance.
And every time he's had a chance, either as an Impact Player when we've needed the extra batsman because we've got ourselves into some trouble in the innings, or in the last two matches when he's been given a chance, first at number four in Dharamsala, and then today opening the batting, he's taken all of those chances.
So his attitude through the season has been outstanding.
"I've got a lot of respect for Venky," Flower said. "He's had to wait for his chance. And every time he's had a chance, either as an Impact Player when we've needed the extra batsman because we've got ourselves into some trouble in the innings, or in the last two matches when he's been given a chance, first at number four in Dharamsala, and then today opening the batting, he's taken all of those chances. So his attitude through the season has been outstanding.
