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I play cricket just for pride and sheer passion: Murali Vijay
Vijay is now looking forward to a stint in the county after Somerset offered him an opportunity to play the last 3 matches of the Specsavers County Championship season.
India opener Murali Vijay on Saturday said that he plays cricket for 'pride' and 'sheer passion' and wants to contribute to any team he plays for.
Speaking to reporters, the 35-year-old said: "I play cricket just for pride and sheer passion for it. I do not look forward to play for India or world level. My funda is to play cricket at a higher level. So, any cricket is good for me and I am looking forward to contributing for the teams I play for.
"This is what I have done over a period of 15 years. So, obviously, nothing changes in that aspect of it. But obviously, opportunities create more experience and I am looking forward to one."
Vijay also expressed his desire of playing for India again, but added that he can contribute to the sport in many other ways.
"Of course, I am saying that I do not put any limitation on my dream. I have given four come back (to Indian cricket team) and there is no pressure. I know how to do that and I want to contribute in whichever team I play for. I want to make the team win and also get the youngsters in the right mindset. So, these are the contribution I can give to cricket," he said.
Murali Vijay last played a Test for India in December 2018. He is no longer a regular feature in the Test side as he was dropped after ordinary outings during India's tour to Australia and England in the 2018-19 season.
The Tamil Nadu batsman is now looking forward to a stint in the county after Somerset offered him an opportunity to play the last 3 matches of the Specsavers County Championship season. The out-of-favor India opener is heading to the UK as a replacement for Pakistan opener Azhar Ali.
Vijay recently represented Ruby Trichy Warriors in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) . He scored 359 runs, including a hundred, in 4 T20 matches.
