An impressive run in the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare limited overs tournaments this season followed by a remarkable show for KKR in the IPL has helped him return to the Indian ODI squad after a gap of six years.
The 28-year-old Kodava lad, who last played an ODI for India against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup at Karachi in 2008, was on Wednesday included in the Indian ODI team that will travel to Bangladesh for a three-match series, starting June 15.
Incidentally, Uthappa was part of the team which traveled to Bangladesh in 2007 for a three-match ODI series but did not make it to the playing squad.
"I am grateful for this opportunity and it has come at the right time. This will be a great chance for me to prove myself and help India win matches," said a delighted Uthappa, who has emerged as the top-scorer of this year's IPL with 655 runs.
"Everything is going well and I want continue without making changes to my game and my approach. I am looking forward to a good tournament in Bangladesh. If I perform well there, everything else will automatically fall into place. So, I want to stick to my plans and keep things simple. Before that, my focus is to do well in the IPL final," said Uthappa, whose last international appearance was in the rain-affected T20 game in South Africa in March 2012.
After a slump in form, the 28-year-old took tough decisions two seasons ago, changing his attitude and lifestyle in a bid to resurrect his career. He also hired former India cricketer Pravin Amre to help him fine-tune his technique. "After the IPL, I am back in Mumbai to train with Amre," he said.
Uthappa's Karnataka and KKR teammate Vinay Kumar, who too is in the ODI squad, said his inclusion was a reward for hard work. "I was in and out of the Indian team but the selectors have taken notice of my performance in domestic cricket," said Kumar, 30, who last figured in the Indian team during its home series against Australia in November last year. "I will give my best in Bangladesh and will aim to stay in the national reckoning," said Vinay, who has figured in 31 ODIs.
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