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I am enjoying the dual role, says Dravid
Doubling up as a wicket-keeper is something he is enjoying, said Indian vice-captain Rahul Dravid, who firmly believes that the demands of the team must always come first.
Doubling up as a wicket-keeper in one-dayers is something he is enjoying, said Indian vice-captain Rahul Dravid, who firmly believes that the needs and demands of the team must always come first.
"I am enjoying it", he told reporters when asked about his dual role, on the sidelines of a function on Saturday.
"I know now, I have been doing the job for more than two years. I know that I will be doing it (in the future), nothing new for me".
Skipper Sourav Ganguly had said recently that Dinesh Kaarthick would keep wickets only in case of an injury to Dravid in the coming three one-day tournaments, to be held in Holland and England.
Asked if it was high time that India went in for a specialist batsman-wicketkeeper in one-dayers, Dravid said it was for the selectors to decide. But he hastened to add that he would not like to comment on it.
"At the moment, I have been asked to do the job. I am quite happy to try and do my best. I know the needs and demands of the game. I know that the needs and demands of the team must always come first," he said.
"So, if the captain and management feel that the team needs me for wicket-keeping, I will try and do my best. I will practice and hopefully not make many mistakes."
