Injured Munaf replaced by Balaji
Calcutta: Injured Munaf Patel was replaced by Laxmipathy Balaji for the Sri Lanka ODI series. Munaf will return India for treatment for groin injury. National selection committee members decided to send Balaji to Sri Lanka.
Laxmipathy Balaji said,” I am very happy. At the moment, I have been bowling well and confident of my performance and giving 100 per cent… I have not really set any target. I only want to bowl to my potential and show improvement and consistency. Recall to the team is a great boost to me,”
In 2005 Balaji played for Indian team against Sri Lanka ODI series, a fracture forced him out. After a back operation he returned to first-class cricket helpful in taking Tamil Nadu.
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