His selection in the West Indies-bound Indian squad may have surprised most but not Murali Vijay.

Vijay says that he has already started his preparation for the four-match ODI series.

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"It is a great feeling to serve the country in any form of cricket. I am delighted and looking forward to the tour," Vijay said after being named in the 16-man squad.

"I am confident and geared up to the challenges. I am in my best frame of mind and have set myself the goal to achieve success on this tour. I have already started preparations," Vijay said.

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Instead of worrying about the West Indies pace attack, the 25-year-old cricketer, who has played his only Test match against Australia in Nagpur last year, said he was concentrating on his own strength.

"More than what the rival bowlers are going to do, I am determined and already have plans as to how to be successful there," he said.