New Delhi. Shikhar Dhawan was dropped from the Indian team in less than 3 months after captaining the ODI team. This 37-year-old opener has not given up hope of playing the World Cup 2023. One of India’s finest opening batsmen in ODIs, Dhawan had to bear the brunt of poor batting in 3 matches on Bangladesh tour. The left-handed batsman had earlier led the team on the New Zealand tour in November when Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul were rested. Young batsman Shubman Gill, who replaced Dhawan in the team, took full advantage of the opportunity by scoring 4 centuries including a double century in 7 matches.

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Shikhar Dhawan told News Agency PTI that Ups and Downs are Part of Life

Shikhar Dhawan told news agency PTI, ‘Ups and downs are a part of life. With time and experience you learn. This gives me a lot of strength. I gave my best. If someone is doing better than my best, I have no complaints against him. He said that’s why 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 of me coming back in the team.

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I Achieved a lot

Shikhar Dhawan, who played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20 Internationals for India, said that if I get a chance in the team again, it would be good for me. If it doesn’t, that’s good too. I have achieved a lot and am happy with my achievement. I will get what is due to me, I am not desperate about anything. Dhawan played his last Test in 2018 and T20 in 2021. He used to play in the same format since then.

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The focus of the runner is currently on the new season of the Indian Premier League, where he will captain the Punjab Kings team. Dhawan said that my preparation for IPL is going well. I was in NCA for 10 days. My focus was on achieving fitness. In view of IPL, I am going to join the team’s camp in Mohali from 24 February. I am looking forward to leading the team.