I did my best, if someone is doing better then it’s good: Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan was dropped from the Indian team less than three months after captaining the ODI team but the 37-year-old opener has not given up hope of playing in the World Cup later this year. Dhawan, one of India’s finest opening batsmen in ODIs, had to bear the brunt of a poor batting performance in three matches on the tour of Bangladesh. The left-handed batsman had earlier led the team on the New Zealand tour in November when Rohit Sharma and Lokesh Rahul were rested.
Young batsman Shubman Gill, who came in place of Dhawan, made full use of the opportunity by scoring four centuries including a double century in seven matches. On the sidelines of the first Formula E racing event in India, Dhawan told PTI, “It (ups and downs) is a part of life. Over time, with experience you learn how to handle them with ease. This gives me a lot of strength. I gave my best. I have no complaints if someone is doing better than my best.
The left-handed batsman said, “So that person is in the team and I am not there.Wherever I am, I am very happy and content. I make sure my process is strong. Of course, there is always a chance for me to come back in the team. Would be nice, if it doesn’t happen that’s fine too. I have achieved a lot and am happy with my achievement. I will get what is due to me, I do not get anxious about anything.
Dhawan played his last Test match in 2018 and T20 International in 2021. He used to play only in one format since then. The sprinter’s focus is currently on the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) where he will captain the Punjab Kings team. He said, “My preparations for IPL are going well. I was in Bengaluru (National Cricket Academy) for ten days. My focus was on achieving fitness. In view of the IPL, I will join the team camp in Mohali from February 24. “I am looking forward to leading the team.
