Irfan Pathan may be disappointed at being left out of the Indian squad for the Sri Lanka tri-series and the Champions Trophy, but the Baroda pacer has taken up the challenge to lift his performance and force a recall into the national side.

"I never run away from challenges. I shall take up the challenge as I move ahead. I shall go to that level in the coming years where nobody can leave me out," Pathan told mediapersons on Monday.