The 31-year-old left-arm pacer has made his second entry into the Indian team.

S. Arvind remained true to his genial nature, as a crowd of presspersons bombarded him with questions.

The Karnataka fast bowler had every reason to be happy, as it was announced on Sunday that he had been picked for the India Twenty20 squad which will face South Africa next month.

Asked about it, Arvind replied: “I had finished bowling for India ‘A’ and people began congratulating me. I thought they were happy with my bowling. I got to know the real reason only later.”

The 31-year-old left-arm pacer has made his second entry into the Indian team, after a call-up arrived for a home series against England in 2011. He was, however, unable to earn a place in the playing XI. Needless to say, Arvind is desperate to make his international debut. “If I get a chance to play this time, I’ll be absolutely thrilled,” he said.