I want to be an asset of India rather than a liability: Shikhar Dhawan. ‘My fundamentals have been pretty strong, and I’ve put in a lot of work to improve my technique,’ Dhawan said.
The next stage of Indian cricket’s evolution is rapidly approaching. As some seniors are expect to retire from one or more formats after the 2023 World Cup. The team management has already begun grooming the next generation of players.
When Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virender Sehwag retired in the past. They were replace by Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, and Rohit Sharma. These players are now game legends ten years later. There will come a time, sooner or later, when they will step back to allow the youngsters to be the team’s face.
The process has already begun, as Kohli has been given regular breaks, and Rohit Sharma. The all-format captain, is also given time off to manage his workload and avoid less-important competitions. Dhawan, who previously play in all formats, is now only seen in ODIs. Dhawan, who is in good shape and physique, is likely to play in the ODI World Cup next year. The opening batter is unsure of what lies ahead.
“Until I play for India, I want to be an asset rather than a liability.” I am a mature, calm individual. My experience is reflect in the performance. My fundamentals have always been solid, and I’ve worked hard to improve my technique. Understanding a format is also critical. “I understand the dynamics of the ODI format, and that has greatly aided me,” Dhawan said, according to Hindustan Times.
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If I return to a format after a two- or three-month break, it always allows me to stay fresh: Shikhar Dhawan
Dhawan, who last played for India in T20Is in July 2021, has been a regular in the IPL, scoring 618 runs in 2020, 587 runs in 2021, and 460 runs again in 2022. In ODIs, however, he has been a completely different player. He has 975 runs from 22 ODIs since the start of 2020, and he will be hoping to add to that total when he captains Team India in Zimbabwe. Few could have predicted that a 36-year-old opener would perform so well in a limited-overs game.
“I never let the thought enter my head, ‘Oh God, I’m only playing one format or I’m playing an ODI series after a long time.’ Will my body be able to withstand the rigors of international cricket, or not?” To be honest, I don’t enjoy thinking about these things. This is how I see it. If I play a format after a two- or three-month break, it always allows me to stay fresh and come into battle fully fit and with enough time to work on my game,” he added.
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