Hanuma Vihari accepts making a return to Indian team is tough

Middle-order batter Hanuma Vihari on Tuesday accepted that making a return to the Indian team is tough, and getting dropped at times could affect a player’s mindset.

Vihari has been out of the Indian team since appearing against England at Birmingham in last July.

“Once you are dropped or left aside from the Indian team, it is tough to make a comeback. It affects your mindset. I went through that last season,” said Vihari ahead of South Zone’s Duleep Trophy semifinal match against North Zone, starting here on Wednesday.

However, hopes have not faded for him. Vihari drew inspiration from Ajinkya Rahane, who recently made a comeback to the Indian side.

“You will want to come back until you retire. Even though I’m 29, I still have it in me. You’ve seen Ajinkya Rahane make a comeback at 35,” he said.