Raju inspired me to play for India: Ojha

Dhaka: One of the men who will be hoping for a debut in India colours is left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha. He spoke to CNN-IBN about his experience so far in the India dressing room.

Pragyan Ojha: It's a great feeling to be a part of the Indian cricket team. Every growing cricketer always dreams of playing for the country. I think I'm lucky enough to be in the side.

Digvijay Singh Deo: When you started the season last year which ended with the IPL, did you have an inclination that this would be the year when you would break into the side, or has it come as a very pleasant surprise?

Pragyan Ojha: I have not been thinking about getting into the Indian team. I had that at the back of my mind that sometime I would make it. But I just wanted to be consistent wherever I play, and that is what my main focus was.

Digvijay Singh Deo: Now that you have come into the side and have had a couple of practice sessions, how has it been?

Pragyan Ojha: It's certainly been like a dream. But I'm just trying to do my best. We had a good practice session for a couple of days, fielding hard, batting or bowling. But I am enjoying everything.

Digvijay Singh Deo: Who is your idol?

Pragyan Ojha: Right from my childhood, it was Venkatapathy Raju. I watched him as a kid and always thought that I should play for the country like him. And it's been a blessing that I have been picked for this tour.

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