England call Dernbach as Anderson's cover for second Test

Cardiff: Uncapped Surrey seamer Jade Dernbach was called up into a 12-man England squad announced on Tuesday for the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord`s starting on Friday after James Anderson was forced out with injury.

Anderson suffered a side strain during the course of England`s first Test win and the swing bowler was not on the field when Sri Lanka were shot out for just 82 at Sophia Gardens here on Monday to give the hosts an innings and 14 run victory that left them 1-0 up in this three-match series.

Steven Finn, who played in the first two Tests of England`s Ashes win in Australia, retained his squad spot after being the man left out of the final XI from a 12-man party selected for the Cardiff opener.
The tall Middlesex seamer will now aim to see of the challenge from Dernbach in order to make a Test return at Lord`s, his home ground.

England’s squad :

Andrew Strauss (c), Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Eoin Morgan, Matt Prior (wk), Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Chris Tremlett, Steven Finn, Jade Dernbach.

Raman changed my approach towards game: Manoj

New Delhi: Replacing Yuvraj Singh in the one-day squad is not an easy job but Manoj Tiwary doesn't want any additional pressure on himself ahead of the West Indies tour.

"I should be honest enough to admit that when I was bowled by a Brett Lee yorker in Brisbane, I wasn't matured enough. Now I have played three more seasons of first-class cricket. I have done well in IPL against international bowlers. Definitely the confidence level and the self belief has improved." © Getty Images

And if the Bengal captain has learnt the art of releasing pressure, credit goes to current Bengal coach WV Raman.
"I will be forever being indebted to Raman sir for his contribution in my comeback to the national team. He has been like my Man Friday helping me get rid of the cobwebs I had in my mind," Manoj said on Friday.
Asked about Raman's role, he specified, "From Raman sir, I learnt to live in the moment rather than thinking too far ahead. Earlier, I used to get upset with any sort of criticism. At times, while going to the crease, I would think about national selection. Raman sir told me that my job is to score runs and forget about everything else.
"He took initiative to soak in some of my pressure and helped me concentrate on my game. Not to forget my childhood coach Manabendra Ghosh who has also supported me during tougher times."admit that he was a bit disappointed when he was initially not picked for the ODI series.
"I have always believed in hard work. But now I have started believing in destiny too. Otherwise, how can one explain that when I expected, I didn't get a call-up but when I least expected it, I am in the team."
Will it be huge pressure that he is replacing Yuvraj Singh, the 25-year-old Bengal captain replied, "I am not even thinking about that. I would just like to enjoy my game if I get a look-in. I am ready to perform any duty that team management would want me to perform."
The Bengal captain felt the difference from last time when he played for India is the maturity.
"I should be honest enough to admit that when I was bowled by a Brett Lee yorker in Brisbane (on February 3, 2008), I wasn't matured enough. Now I have played three more seasons of first-class cricket. I have done well in IPL against international bowlers. Definitely the confidence level and the self belief has improved," he said