The honour for limiting Sri Lanka to 178 in the final goes to Srivastava. His 3 for 33 had the Lankan top order reeling. "He’s a terrific prospect," says Yashpal Sharma, his state coach. "The only genuine swing bowler I have seen in India in a long time." Srivastava’s forte is the ball that swings into the right-hander. "He’s not very quick but has the ability to move the ball both ways," says Binny. The strapping, 6’ 1" bowler from Allahabad had a five-month stint last year with Dennis Lillee at the mrf Pace Academy in Chennai. Now, his follow-through is complete and he rolls his wrists better at delivery point. Srivastava, though, has to build up strength in the upper torso and arms to feel comfortable in the company of Javagal Srinath and Venkatesh Prasad.