Uthappa eyes India’s opening slot
2 Sept 2014 6:23 AM IST
‘I think we can do with another opener and I believe I have been justifying that with big performances. I am hopeful that few more good performances can give me back that spot,’ he told PTI on the sidelines of an event earmarking his association with Sports Mantra.
‘I look myself clearly as an opening batsman and keep wickets if required. I have extremely good chance,’ he added.
Asked about his chances to break into the Indian team for the 2015 World Cup, Uthappa said he is extremely confident as he has done well in the last two seasons being the highest run-getter in Ranji Trophy as well as in the IPL. ‘Absolutely I have hopes to get in.
I have done well in last two seasons. I am the highest run-getter. Extremely confident of my ability as far as ODI is concerned. So, definitely looking forward for an opportunity,’ he said. Uthappa said he is ready to play and would be playing his first Karnataka Premier League match in a couple of days.
‘I am ready to play. In fact, I will be joining my KPL team (Bellary Tuskers) on Tuesday,’ he said.
‘I look myself clearly as an opening batsman and keep wickets if required. I have extremely good chance,’ he added.
Asked about his chances to break into the Indian team for the 2015 World Cup, Uthappa said he is extremely confident as he has done well in the last two seasons being the highest run-getter in Ranji Trophy as well as in the IPL. ‘Absolutely I have hopes to get in.
I have done well in last two seasons. I am the highest run-getter. Extremely confident of my ability as far as ODI is concerned. So, definitely looking forward for an opportunity,’ he said. Uthappa said he is ready to play and would be playing his first Karnataka Premier League match in a couple of days.
‘I am ready to play. In fact, I will be joining my KPL team (Bellary Tuskers) on Tuesday,’ he said.
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