I will hold my nerves : Ashwin

R Ashwin, the Indian offie and all rounder, said that he will hold his nerves. He was talking about his preparation for the WC.

He says he is also concentrating on batting and wants to be a utility man, like Madan Lal, M Amarnath, Binny and Azad, all rounders who brought home the bacon in 1983.

He says pressure is number one enemy all right, but this time he will overcome pressure by staying cool. He is highly talented, having scored two centuries and 5 fifties in first class matches and is considered to be good offie having taken a number of wickets in first class and List A matches.

Experts consider this offie as a potential allrounder, who can be useful in the slog overs and an accurate bowler. He says he is working hard to calm himself in a pressure filled situation. His rise to the international level is no fluke but he is not sure of a place in the final XI, in star studded India.

"I'm trying my best to be an asset to the side. I'm working hard on my batting and want to be a utility man for the side so that I can be a real asset to the side. Pressure gets to me easily. I am working hard to be calm in a pressure-filled situation," Ashwin averred.

"I'm not overly-excited or thinking of figuring in the playing XI in the World Cup. I don't know if I have a chance to make the playing XI. I will do whatever is there in my hands. That is a part and parcel of every game. It really does not get to me. I'm focussed in whatever I'm doing," said the Indian offie.


"Bhajji will lead the attack well. He has really been bowling well... he's always been inspirational and a guiding force. Also, I have the confidence and trust of my skipper that helps in giving freedom as a bowler.

About the highly publicised WC, the Indian offspinner said: "Already there have been talks that this is the strongest Indian side ever. We are really good as a unit and well-suited to the domestic condition."

"Obviously I want the team to win the Cup. The atmosphere in the team is just perfect, honestly speaking we stand a very good chance. We definitely have all the ammunition to make it to the last stage. But it's just one game at a time after all," said the tall offie.

"Every team is good at this level. You cannot underestimate any team. Moreover aided by technology all the 10 Test playing nations are well-equipped to tackle any opposition."