So, I don’t think Shikhar Dhawan is going to get a chance in near future.”, Also Read: Virat Kohli reveals his standout story from lockdown during chat with Mayank Agarwal [watch], Virat Kohli reveals his standout story from lockdown during chat with Mayank Agarwal [watch], Study: Trends show fewer US cancer patients seeking care since start of pandemic. Aakash Chopra iterated that Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw were the ones the Indian team is investing in as openers for Test cricket. Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan Among Big-shots Eyeing Impactful Show in Vijay Hazare Trophy Shreyas Iyer, who missed the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as he was recovering from shoulder injury, along with others like Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and Dhawan will be … However, he remained inconsistent throughout, especially while touring overseas, before being sidelined from the Test line-up since mid-2018. It means that the position of strength which Dhawan had is not there anymore, and that privilege is not there anymore. Sharma, who made his debut as a middle-order batsman was promoted to the top of the order in the series against South Africa, where the 'Hitman' responded in style, scoring 529 runs in just four innings. But only a few have been as consistent as the left hander. “Never say never, he might get a chance. Aakash Chopra opined that with four openers already ahead of him in the pecking order, Shikhar Dhawan might struggle to make the Test squad in the foreseeable future. However, India’s star players Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shikhar Dhawan would not be a part of the team for the next test. India captain Dhoni backed Dhawan before the series saying, "Both of us scored in the Challengers in Mumbai (in 2005). Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is the latest one to join the particular trend. The Delhi batsman was engaged in the Syed Mushtaq Ali and after his team's exit from the domestic T20 tournament, Dhawan paid a visit to Varanasi. Shikhar Dhawan stunned all observers, and Australia, when he stroked his way to the fastest Test century by a debutant. There are already four options ahead of Dhawan who is in the 5th position. A good century by Mayank Agarwal. Aakash Chopra pointed out that Shikhar Dhawan is quite low in the Indian pecking order in Test cricket. Ashwin has 401 wickets from 77 Tests at an average of 24.05 but the 34-year-old spinner said landmarks and milestones are not in his mind anymore. More News. Shikhar Dhawan joins the Pawri Ho Rahi Hai memes trend Social media is filled with Pawri Ho Rahi Hai memes, and several notable celebrities have also stepped in and entertained their fans with their own version of it. Out of reckoning for Test cricket for the past two years, opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday said he has not given up on making a comeback to the Indian team and is looking at the upcoming opportunities to plot his return. Instead, Shikhar Dhawan was enjoying the beauty of the Caribbean while showing off his flute playing skills. Former Indian opening batsman Aakash Chopra believes that it would be difficult for Shikhar Dhawan to stage a comeback to the Indian Test team. Shikhar Dhawan was not part of the Test squad that took on Australia in the four-match series. It is not like India haven’t experimented with different batsmen for the opening slot. “Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw and KL Rahul. During his visit, the cricketer was spotted enjoying a boat ride and during the process, he also snapped himself feeding … The 34-year-old has featured in 34 Tests in which he as knocked seven hundreds and score a total of 2,315 runs at an average of 40.61. Firstpost IPL Players Auction 2021 Live Updates: Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith among players in focus ahead of event. India opener Shikhar Dhawan recently paid a visit to Varanasi. While the Indian team is currently engaged in a mouth-watering Test series against England, there’s not much time left before the limited-overs series begins. Indian batsmen Shikhar Dhawan and Shreyas Iyer on Tuesday joined the Indian cricket team in Ahmedabad for the upcoming 5-match T20I series against England which begins on March 12. The reputed commentator even pointed out that when he had picked a 30-member squad recently for India's upcoming tour to Australia, he had chosen Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw as the four Test match openers. The 34-year-old Dhawan last played a Test against England at The Oval in September 2018. - Time up for Dhawan as a Test opener?- Kohli, the batsman, great but how about Kohli, the captain?- Is this India's best pace attack?Takeaways from #ENGvIND Test series.Read: https://t.co/tn8Udco03u pic.twitter.com/Chh3pYXD4t, picked a 30-member squad recently for India's upcoming tour to Australia. India’s opener posted a video of him playing the flute on his Instagram account. DUBAI: Out of reckoning for Test cricket for the past two years, opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday said he has not given up on making a … Ashwin finished the Test with 7 wickets and was happy to play the supporting role to young left-arm spinner Axar Patel who clinched his maiden 10-wicket match haul as early as his 2nd Test. However after a series of dismal performances in 2018, The left-handed opener has been left out of the Test side. Be it Rohit Sharma, or KL Rahul - who should definitely be getting a chance to open in Test cricket very soon. Furthermore, the former Indian cricketer stated that, “I think it has not been spoken but they have taken call on his Test career that he is a superb white-ball player, so he should focus on ODIs and T20Is. Off the field, the left-hander is known for his jovial personality. I don’t think it can happen right now because there are already several options as openers for Test cricket,” Chopra said on his Youtube page. Bhuvneshwar kumar who made it possible to restrict South africa in the first innings was excluded from the squad. Dhawan has an incredible record against Sri Lanka but missed the second Test … From KL Rahul to Mayank Agarwal to Rohit Sharma to Hanuma Vihari, the Indian side has put to test many players at the top across all formats. He has worked hard since his debut in Australia.The opening partnership between him & Rohit Sharma has been a joy to watch.#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/o1Z0A4uuwq. He added that the Indian team management has already started looking beyond the dashing opener for the longest version of the game. Pradeep Sangwan To Lead Delhi In Vijay Hazare, Shikhar Dhawan Also In Squad Dhawan was not named skipper as he is expected to be a part of … There is Mayank Agarwal who has done well, and of course, Prithvi Shaw. Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been one of the finest opener for the men in blue for the past many years. But in Test cricket, we are investing in other people. So, the point is will Shikhar Dhawan, who is now 34 years of age, get a chance to play Test cricket for the national side again? There has been ups and downs in his career but he has been quite consistent. NEW DELHI: India batsman Shikhar Dhawan feels that Ajinkya Rahane-led side's dominating all-round performance in Virat Kohli's absence, in the ongoing second Test … On being asked if Shikhar Dhawan would ever get a chance to play Test cricket again, Aakash Chopra responded that while one can never be sure, he doesn't see the left-hander playing … Shikhar Dhawan is a regular in the limited-overs sides but the India opener has not played Test cricket after inconsistent performances in whites. But his last Test match was way back in September 2018, during India's tour to England, where he could manage just 4 runs in the two innings. The southpaw, who is currently playing in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, got … Former India cricketer turned commentator Akash Chopra has his say on the matter. But will he get a chance quickly? So Shikhar Dhawan may happen sometime in the future, but not in the near future because the team has started looking ahead,” Chopra added. Sourav Ganguly, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh and the likes praised centurion Rishabh Pant after Day 2 of 4th Test India ended Day 2 at 294-7, being 89 ahead of England's 205 Pant slammed his third ton and first-ever in home conditions Like Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and Prithvi Shaw also scored centuries on their respective Test debuts, scoring 177 and 134 respectively against West Indies in 2013 and 2018. Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been one of the finest opener for the men in blue for the past many years. Shikhar Dhawan Shikhar Dhawan feeds birds during boat ride in Varanasi, boatman to face action. Aakash Chopra believes Team India has taken a call on Shikhar Dhawan's Test career but still rates him highly in ODIs and T20Is. Shikhar Dhawan has represented India in 34 Test matches, scoring 2315 runs at a decent average of 40.61. As an op… Shikhar Dhawan, a veteran of 34 Tests, last played a Test match for the Indian team in mid-2018.However, the opening batsman has not given up on making a comeback to the national team and is looking at the upcoming opportunities to plot his return. The T20Is will be played in Ahmedabad on March 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 Shikhar Dhawan posted a picture on social media where he is seen posing with India teammate Shreyas Iyer. Indian Opening Batsmen Shikhar Dhawan not included in the test team that defeated the West Indies in Tuesday’s two-match series. The BCCI, which announced a 19-man squad for the five T20Is on Sunday, requested the white-ball cricketers to assemble and report in Ahmedabad by the 1st of March. I got a chance to establish myself in the national team. India vs England: Shikhar Dhawan posted a picture on social media where he is seen with Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav. Dhawan last featured in a Test match against England in September 2018 at the Oval. Both Dhawan … The reason why Shikhar Dhawan is not playing the second Test against Sri Lanka IPL Auction 2021: Follow all the live action and bidding from Yahoo Cricket's Live Blog! Dhawan has played 34 Tests and 2315 runs at an average of 40.61. The reason why Shikhar Dhawan is not playing the second Test against Sri Lanka. India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is the latest one to hop on the Pawri Ho Rahi Hai bandwagon. Out of reckoning for Test cricket for the past two years, opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday said he has not given up on making a comeback to … Aakash Chopra put forth his views on Shikhar Dhawan's future as a Test cricketer while responding to viewer queries on his YouTube channel. Aakash Chopra observed that the Indian team has started looking beyond Shikhar Dhawan in red-ball cricket, while keeping him in the scheme of things in the shorter versions of the game. Shikhar Dhawan shot to fame after an unprecedented run in the 2004 U-19 World Cup, where he scored 505 runs garnished with 3 hundreds. In October 2010, the Indian selectors selected a "second string" squad for a three-match ODI series against Australia, in which Dhawan was picked in the 14-man squad which was the first occasion he featured in an Indian senior team squad. On the other hand, Dhawan is well aware of the intense competition for the openers' slot in limited-overs. He concluded that Shikhar Dhawan is unlikely to get an opportunity as a Test opener anytime soon. Playing in Mohali, Dhawan stood tall in his first outing in whites with a scintillating 187. On being asked if Shikhar Dhawan would ever get a chance to play Test cricket again, Aakash Chopra responded that while one can never be sure, he doesn't see the left-hander playing the format anytime soon. It is not like India haven’t experimented with different batsmen for the opening slot. Shikhar Dhawan scored a blistering half-century in Delhi Capitals’ (DC) win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, but even then he got trolled by Yuvraj Singh for not reviewing his dismissal on Sunday.. Shikhar Dhawan and Shreyas Iyer are not the only Indian cricketers to take a road trip in recent times. He added that the Delhi opener can continue to showcase his wares in white-ball cricket.