Shikhar Dhawan ‘a bit shocked’ to overlook out on Asian Games
India’s first-choice gamers is not going to be going to the Games in Hangzhou subsequent month, with the World Cup beginning quickly after; as an alternative, the BCCI named a second-string squad for the Games, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad. On four previous occasions when first-choice gamers had been unavailable, rested or engaged in a concurrent collection elsewhere, Dhawan had taken charge of the second staff.
“When my name was not there, I was a bit shocked. But, then, I was like they have a different thought process, you just have to accept it,” Dhawan to PTI. “Happy that Rutu [Gaikwad] will lead the side. All the young boys are there, I am sure they will do well.”
Dhawan, who has not added to his 167 ODIs since December final 12 months, stated he was protecting match ought to a call-back materialise. “I will be ready, of course. That is why I keep myself fit. There is always a chance whether it is 1% or 20%.
“I nonetheless get pleasure from coaching and I nonetheless benefit from the recreation, these are the issues in my management. Whatever choice is made, I respect that.
“I have not spoken to any selector [about my future]. I keep going to National Cricket Academy [in Bengaluru]. I enjoy my time there, the facilities are great. NCA has shaped my career and I am grateful for it.”
Dhawan captains Punjab Kings on the IPL, and for now he is completely happy to work in the direction of success there. “I am in a very happy state of mind. I am very blessed to have such an amazing career and contribute to the Indian team.
“At this stage, you go 12 months by 12 months. Physically I’m very match and I’ve an IPL to win for Punjab Kings. Hopefully, we are able to try this subsequent 12 months.”