England tour of Sri Lanka: Samit Patel eyeing Test birth – Cricket News Update
The English cricketer, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Samit-Patel-c2426, is confident of securing a place in England’s Test team for the tour of Sri Lanka later this month.
England’s tour of Sri Lanka comprises of two Test matches. Prior to that, the tourists will play two warm-up games against the Sri Lanka Board XI and the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 Cricket Development XI respectively. The all-rounder is determined to prove his worth in these
warm-up games.
Eyeing a Test berth, Patel said, “One of my goals is to play Test cricket. I've always wanted to do that I am looking forward to getting a spot on the Test team. It's a massive opportunity and I will push my case in the warm-up games. I want to play all
formats for England.”
A position within the Test team has been up for grabs ever since http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ireland-c751, to play for England, at first landed the position but failed to make
the most of it.
Morgan had a dreadful tour of the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Huzefa-Mohammed-Patel-c63657
are the two most likely contenders for the spot.
Patel made a comeback to the limited overs team during the ODI series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755, and he knows that making it into the team is only half the job done; the tough task is to cement a spot in the starting XI.
Hoping to become a permanent member, if given the chance, Patel said, “It's easy to get here, the toughest bit is staying in the squad and staying in the team. I'm ready to come in and bat where I'm asked to bat, and do the job with the ball. I'm comfortable
with the role I've been set.”
The Test series between England and Sri Lanka commences with a game at Galle International Stadium on Monday, March 26. The first match will be followed by a game at Colombo on Tuesday, April 3.
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