India to play more Tests: Dhoni by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:

MS Dhoni

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DateLine: 28th December 2009

 

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that India will play more than four Tests in 2010 and his side would be able to remain as world's number one in the longest format of cricket for a longer time.

 

India are scheduled to play only two Tests -- against Bangladesh in January -- in the next 11 months and a proposal to include two Tests in South Africa's tour to the country in February is being considered by the two boards.

 

Dhoni, however, said his side will play more than four Test matches next year.

 

"Quite a few Test matches are on proposal and I don't think that we will play only four Tests next year. We will play more than that," he said after receiving the ICC Test Championships mace from chief executive Haroon Lorgat.

 

"It is a special feeling to receive this mace. I am taking this on behalf of the team and the BCCI. Being an Indian, it is a proud moment. We have really worked hard as a team in the last 14 months to get to this position. We want to remain here longer and everything depends on our performance," he added.

 

India is the third team after Australia and South Africa to have become the number one Test side after their 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka early this month.