Munaf Patel may have emerged as India’s strike bowler during the Windies tour, but the man who helped shape him says there is more to come.

MRF Pace Foundation coach T A Sekar told The Indian Express: “He has still not reached his peak. When he starts bowling at 140-145 km/h consistently, that is when you will see Munaf at his best. He has to give some finishing touches to his action. When he comes back to MRF, we will be working on it. You will definitely see a better Munaf.”

Meanwhile, Munaf, who took 14 wickets in four Tests in the Caribbean, says he will bank on his two trusted allies for the Sri Lanka series—“lot of practice and the right mindset”.

‘‘I have always backed myself,’’ says Munaf. ‘‘It wouldn’t have been possible without a lot of help from T A Sekhar and Dennis Lillee at MRF Foundation,” says Munaf.

“I have always focussed on getting my line and length right. And as the West Indies series progressed, the rhythm kept on improving. Now, I will have to focus on the series that lies ahead,” he says, adding, “It has been a learning curve throughout.”

Sekar still remembers the day when Munaf first came into the academy.

‘‘He was raw and was virtually a street cricketer. It was a blessing in disguise as he had not been spoilt by coaches. This was essential for us as we could work on him and give him vision and clarity.”

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