“My focus is definetely on next year’s world cup”- Shikhar Dhawan wants to play as many matches for India

“My focus is definetely on next year’s world cup”- Shikhar Dhawan wants to play as many matches for India

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan’s explosive batting and his numbers make him a crucial part of the limited-over side but because of the youngsters making a mark, he has stayed outside of the game for a couple of matches.

Dhawan’s main focus is the ODI World Cup next year which will be played in India. He will also play Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 to remain in good shape for the World Cup.

“I understand the need to prepare well before a tour, so I make sure to keep focusing on my basics and the method of my preparation. I had been practising for quite some time for the England ODIs and I’m sure I’ll be in fine rhythm in the coming matches.

“My focus is definitely on next year’s World Cup and for that, I want to play as many matches as possible for India and do well there. In between, there will be the IPL as well, so I will try to do well there and also look to play the domestic one day and T20 matches,” the 36-year-old

“I’ve loads of experience in the first place. Also, I’m quite confident about my basics and technique, which are important facets for an opener.

“At the same time, a calm mind helps me build my innings and convert it into a big score. That keeps me in a good headspace,” he emphasised.

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Shikhar Dhawan set to join MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar in this list

Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan will play the 150th ODI match of his career at the Oval in Kennington. With this, he will become the 21st player to play 150 ODIs. Other India players are- Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Mohammed Azharuddin, and Saurav Ganguly.

In 149 games, he has scored 6,284 runs at an average of 45.53. The ‘Gabbar’ as he is known as has 15 tons and 35 half-centuries in ODI. 143 is his best individual score.

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