Bhatia views IPL as a springboard

Rajat Bhatia views the Indian Premier League as the platform to press his claims for international honours with India.

Bhatia will represent Delhi Daredevils in the Twenty20 spectacular and the all-rounder is keen to prove his class.

The 29-year-old has yet to represent his country and there are those who feel he has missed the boat, but Bhatia is not short on confidence and a prominent showing in South Africa could boost his hopes of an international call.

“In the short format of the game all-rounders certainly provide the edge. This time I will leave no stone unturned to show what I am capable of,” he told IPLT20.com.

“I bowled more than I batted last year, this time I will try and balance both the things to emerge as a genuine all rounder for India.

“I will try to capitalise on this opportunity.”

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