HYDERABAD, Feb 10: Wriddhiman Saha today hailed the Indian team management�s clear cut policy of giving the well performing injured players a chance to make a comeback into the playing XI once they are fully fit as a �huge positive�, saying that it certainly has an effect on their performance.
Wriddhiman was ruled out of the England Test series due to tendonitis (thigh muscle injury) and his replacement Parthiv Patel did well in whatever opportunities he got.
But the team management had always made it clear that the Bengal lad is the No. 1 wicketkeeper for India and takes his place whenever he is fit.
�It�s a great plus for the players (knowing their status). Because after an injury hiatus, when someone makes a comeback, if he is clearly told that �as and when you recover, you will be back in the team,� the individual gets more motivated and that reflects in his performance,� unassuming Wriddhiman said after his second hundred in the comeback Test.
Even though he is undisputedly India�s No. 1 keeper, Wriddhiman complemented Parthiv for his glovework but said that one needs to accept the selector�s decision.
�When I got injured, Parthiv came in and performed. Whenever he has got chances, he has performed. But may be, after my double hundred in the Irani Cup, selectors took a decision, which everybody needs to accept,� said the 32-year-old from Siliguri.
Talking about Irani Trophy double hundred, Wriddhiman said that while Bangladesh attack being an �international one� was better than Gujarat�s, but his approach in both innings was same � to remain positive and attack.
�This attack (Bangladesh) was more challenging than Gujarat attack as this one is an international attack. There is some difference but the approach was same like my second innings double hundred during Irani Cup. Initially, I got a reprieve but after that I carried on with positive intent. My aim was to bat as long as possible and contribute as much as possible for the team.�
His partnership with skipper Virat Kohli wasn�t a big one but he was at the other end when the skipper completed his double hundred.
�Whoever bats with Virat, he backs that batsman. He would always suggest us to play our natural game. He tells us �If you feel you can hit the ball, go for it. Not that if you are new to the crease you have to defend�. That�s why I tried playing that shot (referring to the missed stumping chance by Mushfiqur Rahim) but Virat said that it�s not a problem, if you again get a chance, hit it. He always gives you confidence which is a huge plus,� said Wriddhiman. � PTI
