Badrinath targets Test spot

Despite scoring loads of runs in the past few seasons, a breakthrough to the national side was not forthcoming for S Badrinath. He feels the IPL has helped shed his image as a one-dimensional player and that interacting with Michael Hussey, another man who made his international debut late, helped a great deal. Read more in G Unnikrishnan's interview in the Deccan Herald

Dhoni's presence at the other end was very helpful for me while I made my debut ... Dhoni is calm and composed underall match situations. His attitude rubs on to you on the field, and puts you at ease. It prompts you to play fearless cricket.