Ravi Shastri “Doesn’t Get The Credit He Deserves. ” Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri lauded Dhawan before of the first ODI. Claiming the left-hander does not receive the recognition he deserves.
Shikhar Dhawan, a left-handed batsman, is presently heading Team India in the ongoing three-match One-Day International series against New Zealand. The seasoned pro demonstrated his worth against the hosts. Scoring 72 in the first ODI and forming a 124-run first wicket stand with Shubman Gill. Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri lauded Dhawan before of the first ODI, claiming the left-hander does not receive the recognition he deserves.
Ravi Shastri stated during the pre-match Prime Video coverage of the first ODI
“He has extensive experience. He does not receive the recognition he deserves. To be honest, the most of the attention is focus on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. But when you look at his one-day record and some of the innings he’s play against great teams in important games, it’s a fantastic record.”
“A lefty at the top makes a big impact. He is a natural stroke player with all of the strokes require for top-tier fast bowling, including the pull, cut, and drive. He like it when the ball comes onto the bat, and I believe his experience will be useful here. There are many brilliant young players around, but I believe his expertise will be valuable in this style of the game “He said.
After being assign to bat first in the ongoing first ODI, Team India produced 306/7 in 50 overs.
Dhawan (72), Shreyas Iyer (80), and Shubman Gill (50) all contributed with strong efforts, but Washington Sundar’s unbroken 37-run knock of 16 balls enabled India score more than 300 runs.
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