After proving himself in overseas conditions, Vihari excited to play his first Test in India

Having proved himself in overseas conditions, India batsman Hanuma Vihari could not be more excited to play his first Test at home with series against South Africa beginning in Visakhapatnam on October 2.

Vihari, who made his debut in England in September last year, has played six Tests but all out of India. He averages 45.60 and scored his maiden ton in the previous away series against the West Indies.

"First time, I will be playing international in India for India. It is very exciting. That too in Vizag, my home association. I am looking forward to it," he said here on Thursday.

The middle-order batsman was speaking on the sidelines of a felicitation function organised for him on by his alma mater St. John's Sports Coaching Foundation.

Vihari said he has been preparing for the South Africa series at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

"Last 15 days, I have been at NCA. I have been preparing well for the South African series," he said.

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