Dhawan eyeing India return via IPL

Hyderabad: Having spent a few months out of the Indian team opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan today said he would look to perform well in domestic competitions including the IPL so that he can be in the reckoning for the national side once again

Updated At : 07:28 AM Apr 04, 2017 IST

Shikhar Dhawan

Hyderabad, April 3

Having spent a few months out of the Indian team, opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan today said he would look to perform well in domestic competitions, including the IPL, so that he can be in the reckoning for the national side once again. Dhawan, who began his Test career in 2013 against Australia at Mohali by scoring the fastest century by a debutant, said he felt sad over not being part of the Indian team against Australia. “I was a bit sad because I feel I’ve got the ability to play international cricket. I would love to be back in the national side. For that, I would love to perform big in domestic cricket. I am working hard, keeping my process strong and enjoying my game,” said Dhawan, who is among the key batsmen for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Expressing confidence of doing well in the IPL, he said he would like to approach the tournament with a calm mind. “Really looking forward to play the first game and I am going to make sure I keep my nerves in control and just play with a cool mind,” he said. SRH, the defending champions, take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening tie on April 5 here.

KKR ropes in Colin de Grandhomme

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