Chawla keen to find place in Test side

Piyush Chawla, the 18-year old legspinner, says he sees a bigger role for himself in the one-day internationals following Anil Kumble's exit from the 50-overs game but he is keen to cement his place in the Test team too.

"I think [with Kumble's retirement] I will get to play a lot of that [ODIs], but I am aiming for a permanent position in both the teams," Chawla said.

Chawla said he was not overawed by bowling to the likes of Jacques Kallis and Herschelle Gibbs. "They are great players but not bigger than Tendulkar," said Chawla.

Chawla says he has become a more confident bowler after dismissing Sachin Tendulkar in domestic cricket. "In domestic cricket, I have got Sachin Tendulkar out. If I can get his wicket, I can dismiss any batsman in the world." Chawla had bowled Tendulkar with a googly in the Challenger Trophy event at the start of the last season.

Looking back at the tour of Ireland, Chawla wished he had taken more wickets. "I am happy but not satisfied. I wanted to take more wickets," Chawla told the Deccan Chronicle. "I bowled well and created chances, I am happy with my bowling but didn't get wickets. Bowling well is in my hands which I tried but wickets are something not up to you. It has been a good tour and a great experience as I got a chance to be on the field with the seniors of the team