Sri Lanka Paceman Dilhara Fernando has been targeted as an overseas player for Baroda in the 2008 Indian Ranji Trophy season. "We've sent our terms and conditions to him and we should know in the next few days his decision," VS Indulkar, the Baroda Cricket Association secretary was quoted as saying.
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar, currently the chairman of the BCCI's technical committee, expressed hope that the introduction of foreign players in Indian domestic cricket would make significant contributions to the application levels and attitudes of the teams across the country. Indulkar said the Baroda management opted for Fernando as local pitches are favourable for quick bowlers.