'Evolved' Robin Uthappa eyes new role

NEW DELHI: For Robin Uthappa, every domestic match is an opportunity to bang on the doors of national selection. With consistent performances with the bat for over a year now, many would have expected him to have got an India callup already.

On Monday at the Ferozeshah Kotla ahead of the Duleep Trophy final, Uthappa had his wicketkeeping gloves on too, and was busy honing his skills behind the stumps. He believes doubling up as a wicketkeeper-opening batsman will better his chances of making it to the World Cup squad early next year.

"Wicketkeeping and opening the batting makes a good combination for me in One-dayers. I have been doing it for Kolkata Knight Riders and I thought I should keep training. My aim is to do both successfully. I love wicketkeeping and take it very seriously," Uthappa said on the sidelines of the South Zone training session.

The runs have started coming in a heap and the 29-year-old says he has taken a cue from Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina, who have grown in stature as international batsmen.

"It's about staying true to your skills and fitting into the role your team wants. I saw what Virat and Suresh have done and even MS (Dhoni) for that matter. Today I understand when I am going out of my zone. I try to fulfill my role as an opener now," said the batsman, who is high on confidence after a century in the Duleep Trophy semifinal on a seaming Lahli pitch.

"Evolved" is the word that he likes to use while describing his batting. The 'gaps' - as Uthappa likes to call them - in his batting have been addressed. He claims the premeditation in his strokeplay is under check and power-hitting isn't necessary for his style of batting.

"Earlier, I didn't understand the value of my wicket as much I do now. I realized that if I could sustain my wicket then I can make a bigger impact. I have checked my problems with premeditation.I can say my batting has evolved." Seeking out the help of Praveen Amre has also helped his batting.

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