Andhra batsman Hanuma Vihari stated that he has not had any discussions with the team management or selectors, except head coach Rahul Dravid, since his last match for India.
The 30-year-old’s most recent appearance for India was in July 2022 against England at Edgbaston, where he scored 20 and 11. Vihari has showcased good form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy and he has scored 365 runs in five matches at an impressive average of 57.14.
When he was asked about the possibility of his return to the Indian Test team, Hanuma Vihari said, “No one has spoken to me recently, but Rahul Dravid did speak to me after my last Test, and he told me what I can improve on, but no, I haven’t been in touch with anyone since then. But I only think about improving my game and enjoying it. If I don’t do that, there is no purpose left.”
While talking to ESPNCricinfo, he said, “When I go into the middle, I just want to do my best for the team and score runs. I am at a stage [in my career] where I have no expectations. I give my best each time I bat and then whatever happens will happen. I do feel sad and disappointed that I am not in the Test team, but everyone goes through ups and downs, and my job now is to score runs in the Ranji Trophy.”
Hanuma Vihari debuted in 2018 and has participated in 16 Test matches for India, amassing 839 runs at an average of 33.56. His contributions include a century and five half-centuries.
