Laxman confident of doing well

Middle order batsman V V S Laxman on Monday said he is confident of coming up with a good performance in the ongoing triangular series and the three Tests against South Africa next month.

"Though it has been a pleasent surprise (call-up for one- dayers), I want to go and give hundred per cent to the team and probably win both the triangular tournament and the Test series as well," a relaxed and confident-looking Laxman said on the eve of his departure for South Africa to reinforce the Indian team in the last two one-day matches.

"I think it is good I am going a bit early, so that I can get used to the bouncy wickets over there before the Tests begin. I am also looking forward to playing their fast bowlers on those wickets, where the ball will come on at a good height to play your strokes," the wristy player from Hyderabad added.

Laxman, who underwent a knee surgery in Australia recently, could not join the Indian team earlier as he was asked by his doctors to rest his knee for some more time.

However, he proved his fitness in the five-day Irani Trophy cricket match, when he led the Rest of India team to victory with a responsible century in the second innings against Ranji Trophy champions Baroda at Nagpur recently.

Mail Cricket Editor