No Pressure on our Batsmen says Indian Opener Murali Vijay

“It is a good responsibility to have on your shoulders”.

Former Sri Lanka captain, Sanath Jayasuriya, feels that the upcoming home series against India, is very important for Sri Lankan cricket, given that they are going through a phase of transition.

However, the belligerent cricketer admits that he didn’t perform well on the two opportunities camt o him in 2012 and 2015, but it completely doesn’t mean that he isn’t talented enough to be a good Test pick. You can’t keep giving them one or two games and dropping them.

But he’s frustrated during his stop-start Test career and has played just 17 of 50 Tests since he became the 12th Indian to score a century on Test debut with an innings of 120 against Sri Lanka in 2010.

“I am sure I have the ability to be a consistent performer at Test level, but it’s just a matter of getting the chance to do so”, Raina said.

“With Mahela retired and Sangakkara about to (retire), there would be big hole in their batting line-up soon”.

Network has acquired the exclusive Europe and Middle East broadcasting rights for India’s tour of Sri Lanka. There are a lot of youngsters in the Sri Lanka. “Cricket is the defining sport in capturing consumer interest and through this engagement, we will look to exponentially increase our global visibility and footprint”, Cricbuzz chief executive Pankaj Chhaparwal said. It is the first time for us to play in the sub-continent and with a home series coming up, it’s going to be an exciting time for the team and for every individual because it’s going to test our character.

Vijay made a strong comeback with a wonderfully crafted 150 at Fatullah against a rejuvenated Bangladesh pace attack and the opener wishes to take the momentum forward.

“The domestic games will give me a platform to show my calibre and stake claim for a recall to the Test side”. I am mentally ready much more than before, ” said Vijay on being asked about his new-found fearless way of batting. I dont like to go much deep into anything, I like doing my stuff and if it helps the team then I am going to do the same, he added.

Suresh Raina can be described as one of the finest batsmen in the world Cricket today but still he isn’t the part of India’s Test side. Every aspect has its own charm and challenges, so obviously we as a player have to lift our game according to the situation, ” he said.

The first Test versus Sri Lanka begins in Galle on August 12.