Jesse Ryder's absence

             

  Jesse's incident was unfortunate. We really feel sad for it. His absence would mean additional responsibility. We have to rise to the occasion," the 20-year-old Delhi youngster said.Asked whether he would be batting in one of those positions, Chand said, "The team management had not told him anything so far. I will bat in whatever position the team management will ask me.Ryder went into medically-induced coma after being attacked twice. He is believed to have suffered serious head injuries after the assaults and has now been moved out of the intensive care as his condition was improving.Asked about the Eden Gardens, Chand said, "It is a famouse venue in the cricket world. It is a matter of prestige to be able to play at this venue," Chand, who had played here earlier, said.Local media quoted doctors as saying that Ryder suffered a fractured skull and a collapsed lung.While most of the members of his side have already arrived in the city, former skipper Virender Shewag, Johan Botha, Morne Morkel and Irfan Pathan will join the team on Monday.Chand, the former under-19 captain of the Indian team that won the World Cup last year, told media after practice here, "I have played well in Ranji matches this season. I have to maintain this form. I hope I would be able to retain the form I displayed in Ranji matches.