Pankaj gets unexpected Duleep Trophy call
Pankaj Singh was busy sweating it out in the gym and not even in his stray thoughts did he think of an outside chance to play Duleep Trophy 2017 that is already underway. The unexpected call came on Wednesday afternoon from a BCCI official who apprised him of the development confirming his tickets to Kanpur for the match on September 19. It was a pleasant surprise for the pacer given he had done exceptionally well last year in the domestic circuit and deserved participation from the very outset of the tournament.
“I was dejected when initially I didn’t see my name in any of the Duleep Trophy teams despite the fact I did well last year in every domestic tournament that I played,” Pankaj Singh said. Given that he has got a chance now, he is looking forward to make the most of it. “I am ready to seize the opportunity with both hands and give my best to ensure the team wins and we enter the finals,” he added. The final of the tournament will be held on September 25 in Lucknow.
The development came after a few players were included in India A squad that will play against New Zealand …read more
