Kris Srikkanth want to start the new season on a strong note - Cricket News Update
Indian chief selector, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Krishnamachari-Srikkanth-c71750, has expressed his optimism that Team India would put its past behind and start the new season afresh when they take on Sri Lanka.
The selection head remarks were in reference to the recent slump endured by the national side in both Tests and One Day Internationals (ODIs), which saw them suffer successive whitewashes in England and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 and their indifferent performances in the
Common Bank Wealth series Down Under and the Asia Cup 2012.
The Men in Blue will again lock themselves for a grueling season, which sees them traveling to Sri Lanka for a five match ODI series starting from July 21.
Later, the Asian Giants will host http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 World T20 Championship in September, which will be followed by a much-anticipated home series against England in November-December.
"We are looking forward to this particular season. Being the first tour of the season we really wanted the best possible team. We have selected the best available team based on the performance," said Srikkanth.
The Indian selectors have announced a 15-man squad for the Lanka series, which saw the return of veterans http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Umesh-Yadav-c94625. The notable exclusion was of Sachin Tendulkar, who was rested for the series.
Speaking on the absence of Tendulkar, who was also recently appointed as the Member of Parliament, Srikkanth said that the Indian legend is pacing himself for a long season against New Zealand and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013.
“Of course http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Tendulkar-c2556 is not available. He's starting off from the NZ series,” the former Indian captain said.
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"I think it is a very good side. Don't forget we have a strong batting line up and good bowlers... (like) Zaheer Khan and everybody. We (selectors) are confident of doing very well in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758," said Srikkanth
The former Indian opener also revealed that the selection panel is looking at Virat Kohli as a future Indian captain after the youngster was appointed the vice-captain before the Asia Cup in February, preferred over players like Sehwag and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/G-Gambhir-c1447.
"http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 has been appointed vice captain for the sake of continuity and by looking at the future point of view,” the 52-year-old concluded.
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