One of the most successful India captains, Azharuddin, boasts of a 107.5 average, 860 runs from seven Tests at the Eden. In ODIs, the former middle-order batsman has 332 runs at an average of 47.42 from nine matches.

Unlike his father, Ashaduddin, popularly known as Abbas, loves to play attacking shots which he says come in handy in the Twenty20 format.

"I have heard a lot about Eden Gardens from my father... It was one of his favourite grounds, having made his debut against England in 1984-85]" the left-handed opener said."It's a great opportunity for me to prove myself if I get a chance. It can well be the turning point if I can cash in on the opportunity. I am very excited about the call-up."

"I have learnt cricket watching my father...so he is my first coach. But I have my style of play and I don't want to play like my father. My father had a God's gifted talent. I will never get there. I just like to be myself and perform well being a cricketer."

"I think my style of play will suit the Twenty20 format. I have an attacking approach... I like to pull and [Sourav] Ganguly's stepped-out shot was my favourite," Ashaduddin, who plays for East Marredpally CC in the Hyderabad's A division league (two-day format) and has four fifties in six innings this year, added.

"There is pressure when you are born to a legendary father. But on the field I will be just a cricketer and try to play as the situation demands."

Asked to compare his father and Ganguly, two of India's most successful captains, the youngster chose to laugh it away: "It's tough to answer... Ganguly was also a great leader and it was a dream come true for me meeting the former India captain."

Incidentally, the Kolkata Knight Riders probables also includes another cricketer son Shatrunjay Gaekwad, son of former India coach Aunshuman Gaekwad.

Ashaduddin is part of a pool of 44 cricketers selected from all over the country to go in for a three-day selection trial for Kolkata Knight Riders.

Do you think will he carry his father’s legacy or follow foot steps of Rohan Gavaskar? Your thoughts are welcomed on this.