Siddharth Kaul optimistic about his India call-up

The upcoming limited-overs series between India and Sri Lanka will be a dream-come-true for Siddharth Kaul. The right-arm medium pacer has found a place for himself in the India side for the series and this marks his maiden national team call-up. Kaul recently expressed his elation at being chosen and how he plans to execute himself.

Back in 2008, Kaul had been a part of the U19 World Cup winning Indian team, under the captaincy of Virat Kohli. From thereon, he has established himself previously in the domestic circle as well as the glamorous Indian Premier League (IPL). The youngster stressed that he’s looking forward to playing with the same intent that made him taste success in domestic cricket.

Honoured to be chosen for India

During the pre-match press conference at Dharamsala, the Punjab pacer said, “I am not thinking too much about that [the competition]. It is an honour to be picked for India, a dream come true. I am going into the series with a mindset that helped me do well in domestic cricket, IPL and India. I am ready to do what the team demands from me. I got silent when I was told about the selection. I just kept running and bowling, did not know what was happening around me. I feel blessed that I have got this call-up.”

He further elucidated by saying, “I have been picked in the IPL, India A and I have performed well. The experience in domestic cricket in the last five years also helped my bowling, taught me how to bowl in certain circumstances. It has helped in my growth. I love this game and I am passionate about it. I have to keep going. I know fitness is most important in international cricket and I working on that.”