Shikhar Dhawan was sad and shocked after he was not included in the squad for the Asian Games.
In the previous month, the squad for the Asian Games was announced and Ruturaj Gaikwad will be leading the team. Earlier Dhawan used to lead the side for the B team but this time he was not included in the squad. Men’s cricket for the Asian games will start from 28th September – 8th October.
He played 68 T20s for the Indian team and is presently the captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL. Not only this he was the Man of the series during the 2013 Champions Trophy. He had a great record in T20 and also in ODI. He along with Rohit Sharma gave India a great start most of the times. Now he is working hard in the National Cricket Academy (NCA) training camp in Bengaluru.
Shikhar Dhawan says,
“When my name was not there (Asian Games), I was a bit shocked. But, then I was like they have a different thought process, you just have to accept it. Happy that Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the side. All the young boys are there, I am sure they will do well.
I still enjoy training and I still enjoy the game, these are the things in my control. Whatever decision is made, I respect that. I have not spoken to any selector (related to my future). I keep going to the National Cricket Academy (NCA, Bengaluru). I enjoyed my time there, the facilities are great. NCA has shaped my career and I am grateful for it.
At this stage, you go year by year. Physically I am very fit, and I have an IPL to win for Punjab Kings. Hopefully we can do that next year.”