I trust a lot in my preparation, says teenaged Washington Sundar

Mohali, Dec 12 (CRICKETNMORE) - Despite failing the Yo-Yo test, a requisite to make it to the national squad, teenaged all-rounder Washington Sundar on Tuesday justified his selection in the ODI squad against Sri Lanka, saying he trusts his ability

"I went back, prepared a lot, trained a lot on aspects, where I needed to. It paid off. I started bowling more and spent extra time on my batting. And fitness also as you know it has become a very important aspect of this Indian team." 

Commenting on his potential role in the team, Sundar, who made his first-class debut last year before playing his first List A game this March, said he has to perform both with bat and ball whenever he gets an opportunity. 

"I would definitely have to be ready to bowl 10 overs of off spin and contribute with the bat no matter what position the team is in."

The youngster, who is only four days old in the Indian dressing room after being named a last minute replacement for injured Kedar Jadhav, said he already felt like home.

"It has been my fourth day to be precise but I do not feel that I just became part of the team. I knew a lot of players before, have played with Mahi bhai (Dhoni) in the IPL. They all made me feel at home," he said.