Chennai, June 16: Test opener Murali Vijay said Friday that he is using the time away from the game to work on fitness with his next assignment being the Test series in Sri Lanka next month. Vijay, who suffered a wrist injury in the series against Australia, has gone through surgery in London and is currently back in town working on his rehabilitation as prescribed by the doctors.
“I am in the process of recovering. Have a few more days to go. I want to be at my best fitness-wise,” Vijay told this agency. He is currently working with Rajinikanth, a trainer at NCA, and hopes to start batting again at the nets, very shortly.
“I think I am in the right hands. He (Rajinikanth) is one of the best when it comes to rehab work. I am lucky to be with him. The aim is to be a fitter cricketer,” informed Vijay.
With India slated to tour Sri Lanka for a series next month, Vijay is preparing himself for the same. “I have had an operation; it is a part and parcel of a cricketer’s life. I am hoping all will be well and I should be alright by the time when the team for Sri Lanka will be selected,” he stated. “I got the time to think about myself and my batting in this period.”
Vijay, who has played 51 Tests so far, has also featured in 17 ODIs and nine T20 Internationals and is keen to be part of all the three formats.
“I know I have the game to play and do well in all three formats. For that fitness is an important aspect and I am working towards that,” he pointed out.