India wicketkeeper-batsman Robin Uthappa said yesterday the Zimbabwe tour call-up was an opportunity he was waiting for the last three-four years, adding he would try to utilise the chance to cement his place in the side.


Robin Uthappa addresses the media at a city hotel yesterday. Pic/Nimesh Dave

Middle-order batsman Ajinkya Rahane will lead a 15-member team for three ODIs and two Twenty20 matches as regular skipper Virat Kohli, among other seniors, were rested for the series. India face the hosts in the first ODI on July 10.