"It's not easy to come out of MS Dhoni's shadows considering his achievements. I have played only few Test matches and I need to play a lot more before I can carve a niche on my own. If you ask me MS is 9/10 and I am 2.5/10," Wriddhiman told PTI on sidelines on the eve of Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Delhi.
"Why he is 9 and I am 2.5? Because his achievements are such. One of the finest ODI players and also had accomplishments in Test cricket. He has had many crucial Test match knocks. I have to play a few myself before I come out of his shadows," said the Bengal stumper.
"It's simple. If I perform I will play and if its Naman, who performs it will be him. I am under no illusions. I have got chance in two games because I scored two half centuries. If I don't perform I would be replaced.
"That holds for any cricket team. When you are a relative newcomer, chances will be less compared to established names, who would get more chances. But you have to grab whatever comes your way," he said.
"I don't think I have problems With batting No 6. I have batted against second new ball and with the tail also. So I think it is not as big an issue it is made out to be. I am comfortable batting at No 6," the 30-year old said.
Asked about his preparation for the upcoming SA series, Wriddhiman said,"Obviously, with Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel, both pace and bounce would be factor. I have done separate training against short ball in Kolkata recently. Taking throwdowns with emphasis on rising deliveries. I have confidence that I can tackle both Steyn and Morkel.