Badri to replace Sachin

The call left Badrinath more surprised than anyone else. Early this year, when the selectors opted for Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary for the CB series in Australia, Badri had admitted to have lost hope. 8220;I never thought I will be picked in such a manner but suddenly it all feels good,8221; he said.

Just a day after squad for the one-day series in Sri Lanka was named, selection committee chairman Dilip Vengsarkar had called Badrinath. 8220;I wasn8217;t expecting a call from him but it was really good. He told me not to lose hope and just keep on performing. My hard work has finally paid off,8221; Badrinath said.