Uthappa accepts World Cup exclusion

Robin Uthappa is disappointed not to have made it into India's World Cup squad, but says he has come to terms with the selectors' decision. Uthappa was part of India's squad in their last ODI series against Sri Lanka, playing the last two matches as wicketkeeper-batsman.

Since then, Uthappa has enjoyed a productive start to his Ranji Trophy season, scoring 437 runs at 62.42. Shortly before the World Cup squad announcement, he made 156 in Karnataka's first innings against Jammu and Kashmir.

"I believe every person gets what they deserve at the right time," Uthappa said. "For me, I have accepted it, staying very much in the present. Here I am playing Ranji Trophy and I will continue playing Ranji Trophy. I love the game, that is why we play the game. Yes, definitely I am a tad disappointed but I believe that good things will come at the right time, at the right place, under the right circumstances."