Parthiv Patel said that he was mentally ready for India duty whenever the call comes.
Parthiv, who replaced an injured Wriddhiman Saha as the wicketkeeper-batsman for the last three Tests against England and made a successful comeback, said, “Saha has been doing a good job, but I am always there if the team needs me. I had a good series against England and I know I have to be on my toes.”
Leading the Gujarat team here in the Vijay Hazare Trophy tournament, Parthiv said, “Keeping against (R.) Ashwin and (Ravindra) Jadeja on turning wickets is challenging. Ashwin has so many variations, and Jadeja has pace.
“I have worked hard both as a wicketkeeper and a batsman. I am at the peak of my game. I don’t worry about selection,” Parthiv said. He added, “Opening comes naturally to me and that is an advantage.”
