Harare 16 August : Senior opener Shikhar Dhawan is of the opinion that the series against Zimbabwe will keep KL Rahul in good shape in the lead-up to of the Asia Cup, while also applauding young players who are part of the group that is touring. Dhawan was initially scheduled to lead the team in Zimbabwe prior to when Rahul was included in the team.
A fit Rahul is now in charge of the team, with the intention of getting the needed match training.
The 30-year-old is absent of action for some time with an injury to his back, with Covid-19 extending his absence.
After the end of IPL 2022, Rahul was scheduled to captain India in the T20Is at home against South Africa but missed out due to a groin injury.
The time off was prolonged after it was announced that he will require surgery.
The right-hander therefore missed the trip of England as well as Ireland.
The opener was set to play in the trip of West Indies and USA but after an encouraging Covid-19 score the BCCI medical team advised him to take a break.
In addition to Zimbabwe, Rahul has already been selected in India’s team for the Asia Cup at the end of this month.
“It’s extremely good news that KL is back in the squad and leading the team.
He is one of the most important athletes of the Indian team and with the Asia Cup coming ahead, it’s a good opportunity to showcase him and I’m certain he will benefit much from this tour”, Dhawan said.Dhawan stated on Rahul’s return ahead of the Asia Cup.
With such a wealth of talent and talent, the race for spots in the Indian team is getting hotter, none more than in the upper echelons of the list.The likes of Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad all are vying for a place in the squad, with Dhawan set to be joined by the returning KL Rahul during the three-match ODI series that runs from the 18th and 22nd of August.
When asked about the way of life of youngsters differed from his, Dhawan was full of praise for them.
“They’re confident and each person is different.They’ve got a good techniques,” the veteran cricketer said.
“The change of the Indian team has been a success due to the popularity of the domestic cricket and the IPL.Their confidence is high, which is why they are able to blend in international cricket very well,” he added.
India will be playing an Zimbabwe team that is full of confidence following their ODI as well as T20I series win against Bangladesh.
Dhawan, who is 36, acknowledged the hosts’ success, saying that a well-performing Zimbabwe team will present an excellent opponent for the India side.
“It’s an honor that they beat Bangladesh and I’m certain they’re playing well in cricket.This is the reason they won.It’s a great thing for us.It will keep us in the loop, and we should never take things for granted or take it lightly,” he added.
The left-handed batsman also played for the significance of the ODI format.
“It’s an elegant format.It’s a well-balanced format that lets you be aware of how to fight and defend.It’s not a rush format.We’ve been playing for a long time , and I love playing it,” Dhawan said.
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