With seven wins in a row, Team India has had it relatively easy when it comes to making to the last four. The defending champions are up against hosts Australia next. Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com, looking at the lighter side of things, believes it is Shikhar Dhawan who holds the key.
India's Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan on Tuesday achieved an unique landmark as they brought up 5000 runs as an opening pair in One-Day Internationals, during the second ODI against England at The Oval in London on Tuesday.
Shikhar Dhawan said they failed to fire in unison in all departments of the game
While wickets were falling, at the other end, Dhawan stayed cool and grew in confidence
'It will be a good exposure for the young players to come and play in New Zealand'
Shikhar Dhawan who has being named as captain of the squad slated to tour Sri Lanka said he is humbled by the opportunity.
India is led by senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan and coached by NCA head Rahul Dravid.
'It might take a little time to find the right preparation rhythm to face the best bowlers in the world.'
Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir.
'Dhoni is a very cool captain. But he was also very happy and was enjoying that moment.'
When a scribe asked him on the eve of the tour opener if he finds the criticism odd, Dhawan responded in negative.
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Openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday became only the second Indian pair to score 5000 partnership runs in ODI cricket.
Former India pacer Irfan Pathan reckons the reason behind Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma's extremely successful opening partnership is their ability to play to each other's strengths.
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Dhawan will be leading Team India in the three-match ODI series, with Ravindra Jadeja as the vice-captain.
'Have good sense of humour, can become successful commentator'
A veterans' cricket match involving India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends in London on Sunday has been cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to be a part of it citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
Becomes fastest Indian to log 1000 runs in one-day International.
Talking about leading the side for the first time, Dhawan said: "It is a great honour for me to be the captain of the Indian team."
Shikhar Dhawan became the 10th Indian cricketer to complete the landmark of 6000 runs in One-Day Internationals, during the first match against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.
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Laxman said Dhawan has to be amongst runs in the Sri Lanka series considering the stiff competition for the opening spot in T20 WC squad.
'Teaching my two team-mates a few Punjabi steps, but it's going to take a while to get them into rhythm.'
This act of Dhawan's invited a hilarious response from team-mate Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
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Openers Shikhar Dhawan and Mayank Agarwal hit half-centuries as Punjab Kings outclassed Mumbai Indians by 12 runs.
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Rahul, who had joined Delhi Capitals' training camp just a day before the high-stakes clash, was unavailable for the match as he was on paternity leave.
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'Happiness is feeding birds,' the Indian opener declared, but the boatman may lose his license to ply.
Going into the crucial encounter, the 33-year-old needed just 6 runs to complete 500 runs this season and he achieved the feat by flicking Deepak Chahar to deep mid-wicket for a single in the second over.
In the twilight phase of his career, Dhawan got a chance to lead the national team.
Punjab went into the 2023 mini auction with the maximum purse and spent most of their money on England all-rounder Sam Curran, making him the costliest buy in IPL history at Rs 18.50 crore.
Dhawan took control of the proceedings with a flurry of boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking.
